ASK A DOCTOR: HOW IS PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME DIAGNOSED?
Expert opinion from Mohan P. Abraham
M.D., FAAFP (Family Physician) · 40 years of experience · USA
It is diagnosed when the patient complains of a reduced range of motion at the hip joint. Physical examination also uses a variety of movements that indicate pain to the piriformis muscle. On review, tenderness and swelling can be present around the hip joint area.
Expert opinion from Ilya Aleksandrovskiy
M.D., MBA · 5 years of experience · USA
Diagnosis of piriformis syndrome can be made by, Physical exam: physical exam using a variety of movements to elicit pain to the piriformis muscle. 2. Medical history: it includes an in-depth review of the patients' symptoms. 3. Diagnostic test: like X-ray and other spinal imaging.
Expert opinion from Alex T. Thomas
MD · 40 years of experience · USA
Piriformis syndrome is diagnosed based on the symptoms, neurological history, and physical examination. Electro diagnostic testing is performed to differentiate piriformis from other conditions.
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