An unusual variation in the formation and termination of the sciatic nerve - a case report
Rwanda Medical JournalThe sciatic nerve (SN) presented with unusual patterns in which five smaller fibers instead of one or two nerves at the level of the Piriformis muscle. Those five fibers measured 7.5 cm from their origin to where they joined to form the SN.
S. Habumuremyi, V. Archibong, J. Gashegu
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Errate: Effectiveness of Hydro-Dissection of the Piriformis Muscle Plus Low-Dose Local Anesthetic Injection for Piriformis Syndrome: A Report of 2 Cases. [PDF]
Am J Case Rep, 2022 Kaga M, Ueda T.
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Anatomical variations of the sciatic nerve, in relation to the piriformis muscle
, 2016 Anatomical variations can be seen in any part of the body and unless they are identified through imaging, during surgery, or on autopsy most of them will never be detected.
Thomas Gest +5 more
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Pyomyositis of piriformis muscle, as a rare cause of deep venous thrombosis. [PDF]
IDCases, 2021 Kolovani E +3 more
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Visualizing Anatomic Variants of the Sciatic Nerve Using Diagnostic Ultrasound During Piriformis Muscle Injection: An Example of 4 Cases. [PDF]
J Chiropr Med, 2022 Güleç GG +3 more
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A germane link between piriformis muscle atrophy and lumbar disc herniation
, 2009 This article reports the case of a a 29-year-old girl with a right-sided sciatica. Magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar vertebrae and the pelvic region detected a right L5-S paracentral disc herniation with descending S1 nerve root compression and ...
Yorubulut, M. +3 more
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Effectiveness of Piriformis Muscle Inhibition Technique on Piriformis Syndrome
Background: Piriformis syndrome accounts for about 0.3-6% of low back pain cases, affecting mostly middle-aged adults. Symptoms worsen with prolonged sitting and physical activities, making timely intervention crucial for maintaining function and quality of life. Prior studies suggest that physiotherapy, especially manual mobilization of the piriformis
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The piriformis muscle and its relationship to the autonomics of the pelvis: A single bilateral case
, 2010 To report the first known finding of a variation in the medial attachments of the piriformis muscle that affects its relationship to autonomic grey rami communicantes. Method: Cadaveric dissection for continuing general educational development.
Nicolas Smoll (10741929) +1 more
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O Mundo da Saúde, 2017 The sciatic nerve and the piriformis muscle are closely related structures due to their anatomy, in which the nerve passes below the muscle in its normal path. For this reason, any anatomical changes can cause sciatic pain.
Fernanda Palmas Fernandes Greco +6 more
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Effectiveness of Hydro-Dissection of the Piriformis Muscle Plus Low-Dose Local Anesthetic Injection for Piriformis Syndrome: A Report of 2 Cases. [PDF]
Am J Case Rep, 2022 Kaga M, Ueda T.
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