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Arthroscopic Piriformis Release—A Technique for Sciatic Nerve Decompression
Various techniques for piriformis muscle release have been published previously. However, it is imperative we continue to improve on existing techniques as well as develop new ones that may further optimize outcomes.
Todd P. Pierce, M.D. +5 more
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Sphaerozetes piriformis (Nicolet, 1855) [211a-d] Syn.,Tax.: Oribata piriformis Nicolet, 1855. Michael 1884 (B). Sphaerozetes p.: Willmann 1931 (B); Sellnick 1960; Ghilarov & Krivoluckij 1975 (B); Seniczak et al. 1990a (B); Perez-Inigo 1993 (B.) Ökologie: An der Rinde von Bäumen, in Moos an Mauern. Verbreitung: Paläarktis.
Weigmann, G., Miko, L.
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Successful Ultrasound-Guided Dry Needling for Treatment of Piriformis Syndrome [PDF]
Piriformis syndrome is an often overlooked cause of chronic buttock or low back pain, sometimes radiating to the posterior thigh. Despite various treatment options, a definitive standard therapy has not been established. Dry needling has recently gained
Guntur Darmawan +2 more
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“Piriformis Syndrome”: Is It Only Piriformis? [PDF]
Dear Editor, Piriformis syndrome (PS) comprises symptoms like pain in the region of the sacroiliac joint, greater sciatic notch, piriformis muscle (PM), and occasionally sciatica [1]. Walking/stooping/lifting exacerbate the symptoms. Signs include piriformis tenderness, PM stretch pain, positive straight leg raise sign, gluteal atrophy and weakness [2]
Lakshmi Vas +3 more
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Uncovering an Accessory Piriformis Muscle as the Root Cause of Piriformis Syndrome [PDF]
Piriformis syndrome is an extremely uncommon condition that results in sciatic nerve entrapment at the level of the piriformis muscle, which leads to excruciating pain in the lower back, buttocks, and leg.
Dayang Corieza Febriany +2 more
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Piriformis Fossa – An Anatomical and Orthopedics Consideration [PDF]
Introduction: Piriformis fossa is an important anatomical landmark having significant clinical value in orthopedic surgery; but its location and anatomical relationship with surrounding structures are not clearly defined.
O.P. Lakhwani, P.S. Mittal, D.C. Naik
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A minimally invasive surgical approach for the treatment of piriformis syndrome: a case series
Background Piriformis syndrome accounts for approximately 6% of patients who present with sciatic pain. There are many treatment options ranging from physical therapy, to trigger point injections, to surgical intervention.
Elizabeth Hogan +2 more
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‘Hand on hip’ sign: A novel screening test and diagnostic tool in piriformis syndrome
Introduction: Currently there is no gold standard clinical test or investigation available to diagnose piriformis syndrome. We have found a pose used by the patients to describe the pain in the gluteal region in cases of suspected piriformis syndrome ...
Mohammed Sadiq +2 more
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Background: The sciatic nerve has several topographic variations, some of them in relation to the piriformis muscle. Such variations provide meaning insight while addressing pathologies related to sciatic nerve.
Juan Carlos Pari Salas
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Background: Piriformis syndrome (PS) has negative impact on the daily activities of the patients and lead to disability. There is an anatomical association of piriformis muscle with sacroiliac joint (SIJ).
Benish Shahzadi +7 more
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