Comparison of Ultrasound-guided Steroid Injection and Dry Needling in Piriformis Muscle Syndrome

Launched by GAZILER PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION EDUCATION AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL · Oct 18, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of two treatment options for people suffering from piriformis muscle syndrome, which causes pain in the hip and buttock area. The treatments being studied are ultrasound-guided steroid injections and dry needling, along with exercises. The goal is to find out which method works best to relieve pain and improve mobility.

To participate in this study, individuals must be between 18 and 60 years old and have experienced hip pain for at least one month, particularly pain that worsens with long periods of sitting. They should also show signs of piriformis syndrome during specific tests performed by a doctor. There are some conditions that would prevent someone from joining the trial, such as having had hip surgery, certain medical conditions, or being pregnant or breastfeeding. If eligible, participants can expect to receive treatment and be monitored for their progress to help find the most effective way to manage this condition.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Age between 18-60,
• • 2. Hip pain for ≥1 month
• • 3. Local piriformis pain with prolonged sitting (\>20 minutes) and increased sensitivity
• • 4. Patients with suspected piriformis syndrome based on clinical maneuvers
• • 5. Signing and informed consent from showing consent to participate in the study
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Hip surgery
• • 2. Lumbar disc disease
• • 3. History of inflammatory hip disease
• • 4. Medical treatment for pain is started
• • 5. Neurological deficit
• • 6. Breastfeeding or pregnant
• • 7. Allergy to local anesthetic
• • 8. Use of anticoagulants
• • 9. Body mass index \>35
• • 10. Active psychiatric illness
• • 11. Uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes mellitus disease
• • 12. Noncompensated chronic lung/heart/renal failure
• • 13. History of vascular/tumoral disease