Is it painful to be different? Sciatic nerve anatomical variants on MRI and their relationship to piriformis syndrome
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DOI: 10.1007/s00330-018-5447-6
Abstract: ObjectivesTo investigate the purported relationship between sciatic nerve variant anatomy and piriformis syndrome.MethodsOver 49 months, 1039 consecutive noncontrast adult hip MRIs were completed for various clinical indications. Repeat and technically insufficient studies were excluded. Radiologists… read more here.
Keywords: piriformis syndrome; sciatic nerve; relationship; anatomy ... See more keywords
Complete resolution of recurrent piriformis syndrome after piriformis resection with 3 years’ follow up: A case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.11.099
Abstract: Highlights • Some of piriformis syndrome intractable with conservative treatment.• Surgery was indicated for intractable piriformis syndrome.• Piriformis resection can be a feasible option for intractable piriformis syndrome.• Piriformis resection decrease visual analog scale in… read more here.
Keywords: piriformis syndrome; piriformis resection; syndrome piriformis; piriformis ... See more keywords
Botulinum toxin injection strategy of intractable and relapsed piriformis syndrome: A case report
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030950
Abstract: Rationale: Piriformis syndrome (PS) is neuromuscular disorder caused by sciatic nerve compression by piriformis muscle and related to sciatic-type pain. When the conservative care fails, local injection or surgery can be also performed into piriformis.… read more here.
Keywords: injection; piriformis syndrome; pain; botulinum toxin ... See more keywords
Piriformis syndrome as a result of intramuscular haematoma mimicking cauda equina effectively treated with piriformis tendon release
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-247988
Abstract: We present a case of piriformis syndrome in a woman in her 30’s following low energy trauma, presenting with unilateral lower limb weakness, altered sensation and urinary retention. CT imaging revealed a bulky piriformis muscle… read more here.
Keywords: piriformis tendon; haematoma; intramuscular haematoma; release ... See more keywords
Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Injection of Botulinum Toxin, Ozone, and Lidocaine in Piriformis Syndrome
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DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11010095
Abstract: Background: Piriformis syndrome (PS) is a painful musculoskeletal condition characterized by a deep gluteal pain that may radiate to the posterior thigh and leg. This study was designed to compare the effectiveness of ozone and… read more here.
Keywords: injection; ozone; botulinum toxin; lidocaine ... See more keywords