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2022, Number 3

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Ortho-tips 2022; 18 (3)

Piriformis syndrome a cause of nondiscogenic sciatica

Cahueque LMA, Camey E, Gómez X, Azmitia E

Language: Spanish
References: 12
Page: 254-257
PDF size: 210.23 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Introduction: Piriformis syndrome is a nondiscogenic cause of sciatica from compression of the sciatic nerve by piriformis muscle. Patients typically have sciatica, buttock pain that worsens when sitting. Objective: To report a case of sciatic pain caused by compression of the piriformis muscle that simulated to be of discogenic origin. Material and methods: Patient with sciatic pain due to compression of the piriformis muscle, tenotomy and release of the sciatic nerve was performed. Results: Patient presented improvement in the first three days, with complete relief at four weeks. After one year of follow-up, it remains pain-free. Conclusion: The piriformis syndrome is a pathology that should be considered in patients with sciatica pain, when it has been ruled out that there is no root compression in the spine.


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