Clinical efficacy of Linggui Tanxue acupuncture combined with extracorporeal shock wave therapy for piriformis syndrome: a prospective comparative clinical study [PDF]
Frontiers in MedicineObjectiveTo evaluate the short-term clinical efficacy and safety of Linggui Tanxue acupuncture combined with extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in patients with piriformis syndrome (PS).MethodsSixty patients with PS aged 35 to 45 years were ...
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A Human Donor (Cadaveric) Observation Study of Three Needle Placements in the Piriformis Muscle [PDF]
Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, 2023 Mary C Hannah
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Ultrasound-Guided Measurement of Piriformis Muscle Thickness to Diagnose Piriformis Syndrome. [PDF]
Front Neurol, 2021 Background: Piriformis syndrome (PS) is a neuromuscular condition caused by the entrapment of the sciatic nerve at the level of the piriformis muscle (PM). Diagnosing PS remains challenging despite recent invasive and non-invasive diagnostic methods. Response to invasive nerve block is still one of the most reliable diagnostic modalities because there ...
Siahaan YMT, Tiffani P, Tanasia A.
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Deep Gluteal Syndrome and Persistent Sciatica in a Patient With Unilateral Piriformis Muscle Hypertrophy: A Case Report [PDF]
Clin Case RepABSTRACT A man of 47 had 6 months of left sciatica without root compression on lumbar imaging. Pelvic CT showed isolated left piriformis hypertrophy, 700 versus 450 mm2. Guided betamethasone injection relieved him within 48 h, sustained at 6 months. Asymmetry and response support, but do not prove, sciatic nerve entrapment.
Ghani N.
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A Rare Anatomical Variant of Unilateral Piriformis Muscle Agenesis: A Case Report. [PDF]
Cureus, 2019 Anatomical variation of neuromuscular structures of the gluteal region is common. The piriformis muscle, in particular, has an important relationship with the sciatic nerve and may be associated with distinct clinical conditions.
Caetano AP, Seeger LL.
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The Rehabilitation Journal, 2023 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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Hidden in Plain Sight: Uncovering an Accessory Piriformis Muscle as the Root Cause of Piriformis Syndrome [PDF]
, 2023 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.
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Pyomyositis of the piriformis muscle in a juvenile [PDF]
Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2005 The authors present a case of pyomyositis of the piriformis muscle. This case, the first in the English speaking literature of piriformis involvement in a juvenile, serves to illustrate the need for a high index of suspicion when treating children with symptoms related to impalpable pathology deep in the pelvis and the usefulness of MRI in early ...
D J C, Burton, D, Enion, D L, Shaw
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On the Function of Piriformis Muscle in Relation to Piriformis Syndrome [PDF]
Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, 2021 Piriformis is the largest muscle among the deep short external rotators of the hip and a functionally important muscle which attaches two joints, sacroiliac, and hip joints...
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A minimally invasive surgical approach for the treatment of piriformis syndrome: a case series
Chinese Neurosurgical Journal, 2020 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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