Efficacy of Piriformis Block Using Intravenous Steroids with Bupivacaine versus Botox in Piriformis Syndrome
Usama Farooq,
Tariq Mehmood,
Rashid Ali
et al.
Abstract:Background: Piriformis syndrome, a condition that affects predominantly females, leads to significant morbidity and impacts the quality of life. Despite its prevalence, it remains underdiagnosed, especially in the developed world. Treatment options include physiotherapy, painkillers, massage, heat, corticosteroids, local anesthetics, and botulinum toxin. However, comparative analysis of combination therapy versus botulinum toxin alone is limited.
Objective: To compare the efficacy of intravenous steroids combi… Show more
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