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Piriformis syndrome: implications of anatomical variations, diagnostic techniques, and treatment options.
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PMID:  22327640     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Details of piriformis syndrome, including the proper diagnosis and most effective form of treatment, continue to be controversial. While the cause, diagnosis, and treatment of piriformis syndrome remain elusive, many studies have been conducted to investigate newly developed diagnostic techniques as well as various treatment options for piriformis-induced sciatica. Despite the quantity of literature, few studies have demonstrated statistically significant results that support one form of treatment over another. Thus, despite the evidence supporting the newer treatment methodologies for piriformis syndrome, research should continue. It is important not only to evaluate treatment outcomes based on associated pain relief, but also to investigate the functional and anatomical return that patients experience from these studied treatments in order to fully explore the most effective form of therapy for piriformis syndrome.
Authors:
Lindsey Cassidy; Andrew Walters; Kathleen Bubb; Mohammadali M Shoja; R Shane Tubbs; Marios Loukas
Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE     Date:  2012-2-12
Journal Detail:
Title:  Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA     Volume:  -     ISSN:  1279-8517     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2012 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-2-13     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8608029     Medline TA:  Surg Radiol Anat     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  -     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George's University School of Medicine, St. George's, Grenada, West Indies.
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