piriformis syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:medical_condition
gptkbp:affects piriformis muscle
gptkbp:cause compression of the sciatic nerve
gptkbp:diagnosedBy physical examination
MRI
nerve conduction studies
gptkbp:field gptkb:medicine
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1947
gptkbp:riskFactor overuse injury
prolonged sitting
trauma to the buttocks
gptkbp:symptom numbness
tingling
sciatica
buttock pain
gptkbp:treatment surgery
physical therapy
stretching exercises
corticosteroid injections
anti-inflammatory medications
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:piriformis
gptkb:Piriformis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label piriformis syndrome