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Description: Piriformis syndrome has remained a controversial diagnosis since its initial description in 1928. Piriformis syndrome usually is caused by a neuritis of the proximal sciatic nerve. The piriformis muscle can either irritate or compress the proximal sciatic nerve due to spasm and/or contracture, and this problem can mimic a diskogenic sciatica (pseudosciatica).
Synonyms and related keywords: hip socket neuropathy, pseudosciatica, wallet sciatica, deep gluteal syndrome, pyriformis syndrome
Milton J Klein, DO, MBA 2006

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Author/Contact: Milton J Klein, DO, MBA
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