Piriformis Syndrome

This book provides an informative guide to Piriformis Syndrome, a condition in which the piriformis muscle, located in the buttock region, spasms and causes buttock pain. The piriformis muscle can also irritate the nearby sciatica nerve and cause pain, numbness and tingling along the back of the leg and into the foot (similar to sciatic pain). This book examines the various clinical approaches to managing Piriformis Syndrome to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients presenting with the condition.

Piriformis Syndrome incorporates a uniform design to the chapter structures and includes comprehensive coverage of the topic. Clinicians seeking guidance for the management and treatment of Piriformis syndrome will find this book to be an essential resource for clinical practice.

Piriformis Syndrome.- Epidemiology of Piriformis Syndrome.- Predisposing Factors.- Causes of Piriformis Syndrome.- Aetiology of Piriformis Syndrome.- Pathophysiology.- Specific tests for the Piriformis Sydrome.- Differential Diagnosis.- Conservative Treatment.- Piriformis Trigger Point Injections.- Radiology to convert CT, MRI and Ultrasound.- NCV studies and EMG studies.- Conservative Treatment.- Surgical Treatment of Piriformis Syndrome.- Minimally Invasive Surgical Approach.

Dr. K. Mohan Iyer worked as a teacher of Orthopaedics for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students at the University of Liverpool and for the final FRCS candidates at the University of London. He is on the Editorial Board of the Indian Orthopaedic Research Group and on the Recent Advances in Arthroplasty [RAA] Journal for many years. He is a life member of the Indian Orthopaedic Association and the Karnataka Orthopaedic Association. He has presented numerous papers at state, national, and international conferences held the world over and authored 17 books to date.