Abstract
Background: There is not a universally accepted single technique for injection of the piriformis muscle that has validated exact placement of the needle tip within the piriformis muscle. Objective: We sought a methodology that would precisely document needle placement within the piriformis muscle that is reliable, relatively uncomplicated, and reproducible. Methods: Patients with piriformis syndrome underwent injections of the piriformis muscle under fluoroscopic and electromyographic guidance. This technique used electrophysiological confirmation of needle placement within the piriformis muscle and image-guided identification of the piriformis muscle with radiopaque contrast media under fluoroscopy. Results: Using this methodology, injections on 17 occasions in 11 patients resulted in needle placement within the piriformis muscle.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 554-559 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| State | Published - Nov 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Needle placement
- Piriformis muscle
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
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Injection of the piriformis muscle by fluoroscopic and electromyographic guidance. / Fishman, Scott M; Caneris, Onassis A.; Bandman, Tara B.; Audette, Joseph F.; Borsook, David.
In: Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Vol. 23, No. 6, 11.1998, p. 554-559.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Borsook, David
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