[Syndrome of perforating lateral branches of the subcostal and ilio-hypogastric nerves. An unrecognized cause of hip pain].

The authors report 10 cases of pain in the outer surface of the hip related to damage of the perforating lateral branch of the subcostal or ilio-hypogastric nerve, which innervate this region. Anatomic investigation showed that there was a possibility of canal neuropathy, the possible mechanisms and signs of which are discussed. In general, treatment consisted of local infiltrations, but one patient underwent surgery with highly successful results.