Introduction Piriformis syndrome is a neuromuscular disorder that occurs when the sciatic nerve is irritated by the piriformis muscle. This irritation can occur when the piriformis muscle presses on the sciatic nerve or constricts or irritates it in various other ways. The irritation of the sciatic nerve causes characteristic symptoms. For the treatment of this … Symptoms of Piriformis Syndrome
Introduction The acute symptoms of piriformis syndrome can be alleviated by anti-inflammatory and analgesic medication. When the symptoms first appear, sporting activity should be stopped immediately and cooled. In addition, the attending physician can also achieve rapid temporary improvement directly on the piriformis muscle through targeted injections of a local anesthetic and possibly additional cortisone. … What is the best therapy for Piriformis Syndrome?
Operative therapy for Piriformis Syndrome In addition, in individual cases the symptoms can also be improved by surgery, especially if the sciatic nerve does not run under the piriformis muscle due to congenital anatomical changes, but rather through it. Surgery for the treatment of piriformis syndrome is nevertheless rather rare. There are special cases in … Operative therapy for Piriformis Syndrome | What is the best therapy for Piriformis Syndrome?
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