Background:Piriformis syndrome accounts for approximately 6%of patients who present with sciatic pain.There are many treatment options ranging from physical therapy,to trigger point injections,to surgical intervention...Background:Piriformis syndrome accounts for approximately 6%of patients who present with sciatic pain.There are many treatment options ranging from physical therapy,to trigger point injections,to surgical intervention.We discuss a surgical method that represents a minimally invasive technique for the treatment of piriformis syndrome.Methods:We describe a novel operative approach and technique for release of the piriformis muscle in the treatment of piriformis syndrome.Described are the preoperative planning,incision and approach,and technique for identifying and releasing the piriformis muscle.Results:Three patients were treated for piriformis syndrome using the described technique.Each patient displayed successful relief of their symptoms immediately following the surgical procedure and at delayed follow-up.Conclusion:Early experience with our method of piriformis release suggests that it is well suited for the treatment of piriformis syndrome.The novel integration of pre-operative trigger point localization coupled with intraoperative neuromonitoring allows effective pain relief with minimal morbidity.展开更多
Sixty patients with piriformis syndrome were treated mainly by electroacupunture, Tuina plus TDP irradiation. After 10 treatments, among 60 patients, 41 cases were cured and 19 cases were improved.
Fourty-five Cases of piriformis syndrome were treated by acupuncturing Huantiao （GB 30）,Yanglingquan （GB 34） and Kuanlun （BL 60）. After 20 treatments, 36 individuals were well cured and 9 were effective.
Objective： To investigate the efficacy of the green tortoise exploring point technique for treating piriformis syndrome. Methods： Ninety patients were randomly allocated to a green tortoise exploring point treatment...Objective： To investigate the efficacy of the green tortoise exploring point technique for treating piriformis syndrome. Methods： Ninety patients were randomly allocated to a green tortoise exploring point treatment group of 30 cases, an acupuncture control group of 30 cases and a hydro-acupuncture control group of 30 cases for clinical observation. Results： The symptoms improved after treatment in all the three groups. The total efficacy rate was 100.0% in the treatment group, 76.7% in the acupuncture group and 83,3% in the hydro-acupuncture group. There were statistically significant differences between the three groups （P〈0.01, P〈0.05）. Conclusion： The technique of green tortoise exploring point is better than conventional acupuncture and hydro-acupuncture in treating piriformis injury syndrome.展开更多
文摘Background:Piriformis syndrome accounts for approximately 6%of patients who present with sciatic pain.There are many treatment options ranging from physical therapy,to trigger point injections,to surgical intervention.We discuss a surgical method that represents a minimally invasive technique for the treatment of piriformis syndrome.Methods:We describe a novel operative approach and technique for release of the piriformis muscle in the treatment of piriformis syndrome.Described are the preoperative planning,incision and approach,and technique for identifying and releasing the piriformis muscle.Results:Three patients were treated for piriformis syndrome using the described technique.Each patient displayed successful relief of their symptoms immediately following the surgical procedure and at delayed follow-up.Conclusion:Early experience with our method of piriformis release suggests that it is well suited for the treatment of piriformis syndrome.The novel integration of pre-operative trigger point localization coupled with intraoperative neuromonitoring allows effective pain relief with minimal morbidity.
文摘Sixty patients with piriformis syndrome were treated mainly by electroacupunture, Tuina plus TDP irradiation. After 10 treatments, among 60 patients, 41 cases were cured and 19 cases were improved.
文摘Fourty-five Cases of piriformis syndrome were treated by acupuncturing Huantiao （GB 30）,Yanglingquan （GB 34） and Kuanlun （BL 60）. After 20 treatments, 36 individuals were well cured and 9 were effective.
文摘Objective： To investigate the efficacy of the green tortoise exploring point technique for treating piriformis syndrome. Methods： Ninety patients were randomly allocated to a green tortoise exploring point treatment group of 30 cases, an acupuncture control group of 30 cases and a hydro-acupuncture control group of 30 cases for clinical observation. Results： The symptoms improved after treatment in all the three groups. The total efficacy rate was 100.0% in the treatment group, 76.7% in the acupuncture group and 83,3% in the hydro-acupuncture group. There were statistically significant differences between the three groups （P〈0.01, P〈0.05）. Conclusion： The technique of green tortoise exploring point is better than conventional acupuncture and hydro-acupuncture in treating piriformis injury syndrome.
