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Anatomic considerations and the relationship between the piriformis muscle and the sciatic nerve

, 2008
Stating background The piriformis syndrome is one of the non-discogenics causes of sciatica. It results from the compression of the sciatic nerve (SN) by the piriformis muscle (PM) in the neutral and piriformis stretch test position.
Pınar Akyer, Guvencer, Mustafa, Naderi, Sait, Akyer, Pinar, Cihan İyem, Sait Naderi, Mustafa Güvençer, Süleyman Tetik, Tetik, Sueleyman, Iyem, Cihan   +9 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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Brief review: Piriformis syndrome: Etiology, diagnosis, and management

, 2013
Purpose: In this narrative review, we aim to provide the pathophysiology and diagnostic criteria of the piriformis syndrome (PS), an underdiagnosed cause of buttock and leg pain that can be difficult to treat.
Jankovic, Danilo, van Zundert, Andre, Danilo Jankovic, Philip Peng, André van Zundert, Peng, Philip, Van Zundert, Adrien   +6 more
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Bilateral Piriformis Syndrome Following A Treadmill Injury

The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, 2015
A 52-year-old female patient was referred to the clinic with complaints of bilateral buttock and leg pain for the last one year. In the initial interview, the patient complained of bilateral buttock pain radiating to both legs without improvement ...
Pelin YILDIRIM, Osman Hakan GÜNDÜZ, Yeşim GARİP, Tülay ÖZER   +3 more
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Effect of Sciatic Nerve Mobilization with Combination Therapy on Myofascial Trigger Points in a Young Obese Female with Piriformis Syndrome - A Case Report

International Journal of Physiotherapy
Background: Piriformis syndrome (PS), which contributes to 0.3% to 6% of low back pain and sciatica cases, affects approximately 2.4 million individuals annually out of the 40 million yearly instances of these conditions.
Kanchan Dixit, Rabeena, Mohammad Sidiq, Neha Vyas   +3 more
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Anatomical causes of compression of the sciatic nerve in the pelvis. Piriform syndrome

, 2019
The piriformis syndrome is one of the etiologies of pelvic pain due to the sciatic nerve's entrapment by the piriformis muscle. Nowadays this syndrome might be difficult to be diagnosed.
Marco, C, Möller, I, Agulló, P, Ortiz-Sagristà, J C, Miguel-Pérez, M, Ortiz Miguel, S, Pérez-Bellmunt, A, Martinoli, C   +7 more
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Piriformis muscle syndrome ? : items of relevance to validate piriformis muscle involvement in this form of entrapment neuropathy

, 2013
Le syndrome du muscle piriforme (SMP) est une entité clinique probablement méconnue et sous-estimée en pratique courante. L'objectif de ce travail est d'apporter des arguments permettant d'aider à concrétiser la réalité de la responsabilité du muscle piriforme dans la souffrance provoquée sur le nerf ischiatique lors de son passage dans le foramen ...
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Associations Between Obesity, Piriformis Muscle Dysfunction, And Pain in Drivers: A Cross Sectional Study

Journal Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences
Background: Obese vehicle drivers are predisposed to piriformis syndrome due to prolonged sitting, poor posture, and increased mechanical stress. Excess body weight may intensify piriformis muscle tightness and compress the sciatic nerve, resulting in ...
Muhammad Salman, Ramiz Meraj, Usama Shahid, Taimoor Ali Hassan, Zohaib Hassan, Waqas Haider Sial, Muhammad Adnan Haider   +6 more
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Piriformis Muscle Syndrome [PDF]

, 2020
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Bilateral Accessory Piriformis Variant and its Implications – A Case Report

The piriformis muscle is a major muscle of the gluteal region and can be a cause of sciatic pain known as piriformis syndrome. Routine dissection of a cadaver of unknown age presented with bilateral accessory piriformis muscles.
Rosales, Armando, Ballout, Yassine, Ballout, Bassam, Van Alfen, Braden   +3 more
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