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When was Mike Rathje born?
Mike Rathje was born on 1974-05-11.
How is piriformis syndrome caused?
Piriformis syndrome is caused by the piriformis muscle compressing the sciatic nerve, leading to pain and discomfort in the buttocks and down one leg. This compression can be a result of muscle tightness, injury, overuse, or anatomical variations in the piriformis muscle. Physical activities that involve repetitive movements or sitting for prolonged periods can also contribute to the development of piriformis syndrome.
What type of doctor treats piriformis syndrome?
orthopedic surgeon
What are symptoms of piriformis syndrome?
Piriformis syndrome is characterized by chronic nagging pain, tingling or numbness starting at the buttocks and extending along the length of the thigh, sometimes descending to the calf. It may worsen with sitting
What is icd-9 code for piriformis syndrome?
355(0) - lesion of sciatic nerve
How do you differentiate piriformis syndrome and true sciatica?
Slr and hip knee flexion stretch
When was William Rathje born?
William Rathje was born in 1945.
When did Frank C. Rathje die?
Frank C. Rathje died in 1967.
When was Frank C. Rathje born?
Frank C. Rathje was born in 1881.
What clinical maneuvers assist diagnosis for piriformis syndrome?
Freiberg's maneuver--an inward rotation of the thigh--stretches the piriformis muscle. In sitting patients, Pace's maneuver will elicit pain with the abduction of the affected leg.
When was Gustav Rathje born?
Gustav Rathje was born on May 11, 1895, in Stassfurt, Germany.
How may physiotherapy ease pain caused by piriformis syndrome?
Physiotherapy aimed at relaxing tight piriformis muscles, hip external rotators and adductors, strengthen hip abductors, or that increase the mobility of the sacroiliac joint can be beneficial.
