Evaluation of Obturator Nerve Fascicular Topography Using Landmark Morphometrics ‐ a Pilot Study

While the overall macroanatomy of peripheral nerves in the lower extremities are well researched, the intricacy of fascicular organization within larger polyfascicular nerves render them difficult to characterize. This obstacle is particularly salient considering the serviceability of these complex nerves in gross motor functions. Peripheral nerve injuries (PNI) occur in approximately 1.64% of people who have had trauma involving the upper or lower limb. Rates of effective distal reanimation using autologous nerve grafts remain low. The objective of this pilot research is to demonstrate the utility of landmark morphometric techniques in gaining a more comprehensive understanding of fascicular topography, leading to improved precision in clinical interventions.