Piriformis syndrome

Background
  • Irritation of the sciatic nerve from the piriformis muscle

Clinical Features
  • Pain in area of buttocks and hamstring muscles
  • Worsened by sitting, climbing stairs, or squatting

Differential Diagnosis

Hip pain

Evaluation
  • May have palpable, tender mass over piriformis muscle
  • Hip flexion, passive internal rotation exacerbates pain

Management
  • Conservative

References
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