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  Title Ultrasound-guided dry needling treatment of myofascial trigger points for piriformis syndrome management: A case series [case report]
URL https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6141415/?report=classic
Journal J Chiropr Med. 2018 Sep;17(3):198-200
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Peer Review Yes
Publication Type Case Report
Abstract/Notes

Objective: he purpose of this case series was to describe the outcomes of diagnostic ultrasound-assisted dry needling in the management of piriformis syndrome.

Clinical Features: Case 1: a 45-year-old woman reported gluteal pain occasionally radiating in the sciatic region. Her magnetic resonance imaging showing sciatic nerve edema in the underlying portion of the piriformis muscle. Case 2: a 55-year-old man had gluteal pain after deep palpation or being in a prolonged sitting position. A previous magnetic resonance imaging showed a disk herniation at L2-L3. Case 3: a 65-year-old woman reported pain in the sciatic area when she was walking and at nighttime rest. All patients had been treated with oral drugs, with poor results.

Interventions and Outcome: Patients had the same quality and duration of symptoms. The treatments of piriformis muscle and gluteus minimus, medius, and maximus muscles were performed using a convex probe and a 0.30 × 60 mm needle, which was inserted out of plane, maintaining a constant view of its tip. All patients were treated over 10 days and followed up for 6 months. Their symptoms resolved during this time and no adverse reactions were reported.

Conclusion: For these 3 patients with piriformis syndrome who were treated with ultrasound-guided dry-needling treatment, their symptoms resolved and their quality of life improved.

Author keywords: Chronic Pain; Pain; Trigger Points; Therapeutics

Author affiliations:  PF, SDC: Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, San Salvatore Academic Hospital of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy; PS: Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, ASST of Cremona, Cremona, Italy; GD: Department of Anesthesia, Resuscitation, Intensive and Pain Care, University of Chieti, L'Aquila, Italy; EP: Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, SS Filippo and Nicola Hospital of Avezzano, L'Aquila, Italy; FM: Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy

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