http://www.imissurgery.com/pdf/Slipm...20Syndrome.pdf
This is the best article I have found re piriformis. The authors believe that the complete removal offers the best chance to ensure complete decompression and to decrease the likelihood of recurrent compression from scarring of the muscle on the nerve.
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Rob Wilson
2/06 L4/5, L5/S1 ADR Stenum Hospital - Iliac vein cut w/ occlusion of iliac vein and hematoma
12/06 thru 8/07 Laser Spine Institute - 6 surgeries on L3/4 both sides, L4/5 both sides, L5/S1 both sides
4/08 Bonati Institute - redo of L5/S1 right
8/08 Bonati Institute - redo of L5/S1 left
12/08 Bonati Institute - redo of L4/5 right and left
9/8/09 Piriformis surgery for sciatica and cramping
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