/piriformis syndrome

piriformis syndrome

Rare Disease

MONDO:0043320

Also Known As

piriformis muscle syndromepiriformis syndromePseudosciaticadeep gluteal syndromehip socket neuropathymuscle syndrome, piriformismuscle syndromes, piriformispelvic outlet syndromepiriformis muscle syndromespiriformis syndromespyriformis syndromesyndrome, piriformissyndrome, piriformis musclesyndromes, piriformissyndromes, piriformis musclewallet sciatica

Definition

A condition referring to irritation or compression of the proximal sciatic nerve, secondary to contraction of the piriformis muscle. It results in pain in the hip or the back of the leg mimicking disk-related sciatica.