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==Diagnosis==
==Evaluation==
*May have palpable, tender mass over piriformis muscle
*May have palpable, tender mass over piriformis muscle
*Hip flexion, passive internal rotation exacerbates pain
*Hip flexion, passive internal rotation exacerbates pain
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==References==
==References==
 
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[[Category:Orthopedics]]
[[Category:Orthopedics]]

Revision as of 01:12, 24 July 2017

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

Acute Trauma

Chronic/Atraumatic

Evaluation

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

Management

  • Conservative

References