A 29 years old female presents to you with difficulty in walking and climbing stairs for the last 3 weeks. Physical examination reveals a waddling gait, with her trunk swaying from side to side towards the weight bearing limb. When she stands on her right leg, the pelvis on the left side falls; but when she stands on the left leg, the pelvis on the right side rises. Which of the following nerves is injured?
A 29 years old female presents to you with difficulty in walking and climbing stairs for the last 3 weeks. Physical examination reveals a waddling gait, with her trunk swaying from side to side towards the weight bearing limb. When she stands on her right leg, the pelvis on the left side falls; but when she stands on the left leg, the pelvis on the right side rises. Which of the following nerves is injured?
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A 29 years old female presents to you with difficulty in walking and climbing stairs for the last 3 weeks. Physical examination reveals a waddling gait, with her trunk swaying from side to side towards the weight bearing limb. When she stands on her right leg, the pelvis on the left side falls; but when she stands on the left leg, the pelvis on the right side rises. Which of the following nerves is injured?
β Correct Answer: D. Right superior gluteal nerve
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