Piriformis syndrome

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounA neuromuscular disorder that occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed or otherwise irritated by the piriformis muscle, causing pain or numbness in the buttocks and legs.

Synonyms

patellofemoral pain syndrome lumbosciatalgia ischialgia pygalgia irritable bowel syndrome tight pants syndrome sciaticky compartment syndrome postpolio syndrome psoitis sphincteralgia stiff-person syndrome

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