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Piriformis syndrome

disorder
SNOMED 129179000CUI C0458224

Overview

Source: MedlinePlus.gov, National Library of Medicine. Not a substitute for medical advice.

Research Evidence

Peer-reviewed studies linked via MeSH term "Piriformis Muscle Syndromes" from the MEDLINE/PubMed database.

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Evaluation of the Complications and Outcomes of Endoscopic and Open Surgical Treatment of Piriformis Syndrome: A Systematic Review.
[object Object], [object Object], [object Object] · J Am Acad Orthop Surg · 2025
PMID: 40526913Meta-Analysis
Piriformis syndrome: a systematic review of case reports.
[object Object], [object Object], [object Object] et al. · BMC Surg · 2025
PMID: 41068685Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Endoscopy for sciatic nerve entrapment in deep gluteal syndrome. A systematic review of literature.
[object Object], [object Object], [object Object] et al. · Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol · 2025
PMID: 40450109Meta-Analysis
A systematic review of conservative and surgical treatments for deep gluteal syndrome.
[object Object], [object Object], [object Object] et al. · J Bodyw Mov Ther · 2023
PMID: 37949567Meta-Analysis
Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin, Local Anesthetics, and Corticosteroids in Patients With Piriformis Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
[object Object], [object Object], [object Object] et al. · Pain Physician · 2022
PMID: 35901473Meta-Analysis
Deep gluteal syndrome is defined as a non-discogenic sciatic nerve disorder with entrapment in the deep gluteal space: a systematic review.
[object Object], [object Object], [object Object] et al. · Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc · 2020
PMID: 32246173Meta-Analysis
Deep gluteal syndrome as a cause of posterior hip pain and sciatica-like pain.
[object Object], [object Object], [object Object] et al. · Bone Joint J · 2020
PMID: 32349600Meta-Analysis
Piriformis pyomyositis, a cause of piriformis syndrome-a systematic search and review.
[object Object], [object Object] · Clin Rheumatol · 2019
PMID: 31049761Meta-Analysis
Sciatic nerve and its variations: is it possible to associate them with piriformis syndrome?
[object Object], [object Object], [object Object] et al. · Arq Neuropsiquiatr · 2019
PMID: 31553395Meta-Analysis
Four symptoms define the piriformis syndrome: an updated systematic review of its clinical features.
[object Object], [object Object] · Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol · 2018
PMID: 28836092Meta-Analysis

Quick Facts

SNOMED CT
129179000
UMLS CUI
C0458224
Fully Specified Name
Piriformis syndrome (disorder)
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