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A minimally invasive surgical approach for the treatment of piriformis syndrome: a case series
BackgroundPiriformis syndrome accounts for approximately 6% of patients who present with sciatic pain. There are many treatment options ranging from...
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Striated muscle: an inadequate soil for cancers
Many organs of the body are susceptible to cancer development. However, striated muscles—which include skeletal and cardiac muscles—are rarely the...
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The accessory vascularization of the tensor fasciae latae muscle: towards a new classification?
PurposeThe tensor fasciae latae (TFL) muscle is supplied by the lateral femoral circumflex artery (LCFA), arising from the deep femoral artery....
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Topographical anatomy of the albino rat’s ischiotrochanteric muscle group
The obturator internus, gemelli, and quadratus femoris muscles are thought to be postural muscles. Thus, they are in the focus of research. Although...
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Muscle function during single leg landing
Landing manoeuvres are an integral task for humans, especially in the context of sporting activities. Such tasks often involve landing on one leg...
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Posterior Hip
Sonographic evaluation of hamstring tendon muscle injuries has become routine for many professional sports teams. Although magnetic resonance imaging...
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Precise individual muscle segmentation in whole thigh CT scans for sarcopenia assessment using U-net transformer
The study aims to develop a deep learning based automatic segmentation approach using the UNETR(U-net Transformer) architecture to quantify the...
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Myositis ossificans traumatica of the piriformis muscle: a rare mature case in an adult African male
Myositis ossificans traumatica (MOT) is a common form of heterotopic ossification associated to trauma. Rare mature manifestations and...
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Imaging
There is a spectrum of causes for hip pain. One of the uncommon causes for deep hip pain is piriformis syndrome. In this article we discuss the...
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The anatomical location of cystic pseudotumors and muscle atrophy in metal-on-metal resurfacing hip arthroplasty is related to the surgical approach used for implantation. A subgroup analyses of a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundPseudotumors and muscle atrophy have been associated with metal-on-metal (MoM) resurfacing hip arthroplasty (RHA). We aimed to investigate...
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Detailed statistical analysis plan for a randomised controlled trial of the effects of a modified muscle sparing posterior technique (SPAIRE) in hip hemiarthroplasty for displaced intracapsular fractures on post-operative function compared to a standard lateral approach: HemiSPAIRE
BackgroundThe HemiSPAIRE trial is being conducted to determine whether a modified muscle sparing technique (SPAIRE-“Save Piriformis and Internus,...
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Pain Disorders other than Migraine
Following injection into the muscle or skin, botulinum toxin blocks the release of pain transmitters and modulators and lead to reduction of pain...
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Anterolateral Pelvic and Groin Pain
Anterolateral pelvic and groin pain can be a complex problem to solve clinically and imaging is critically important for arriving at the correct...
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Effect of simultaneous application of positional release technique and Maitland mobilization technique on sciatica: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundLow back pain (LBP) associated with sciatica is considered the primary cause of seeking medical and physical therapy advice. Treating...
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A modified surgical method for the treatment of ONFH: quadratus femoris muscle pedicle bone grafting with preservation of the posterior superior retinacular artery
BackgroundOsteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) can lead to pain and loss of function of the hip joint, which places a great burden on patients...
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Anterolateral Pelvic and Groin Pain
Anterolateral pelvic and groin pain can be a complex problem to solve clinically and imaging is critically important for arriving at the correct...
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Contributions of individual muscle forces to hip, knee, and ankle contact forces during the stance phase of running: a model-based study
Knowledge of muscle forces’ contributions to the joint contact forces can assist in the evaluation of muscle function, joint injury prevention,...
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Impacts of external rotators and the ischiofemoral ligament on preventing excessive internal hip rotation: a cadaveric study
BackgroundThis study examined the biomechanics of preventing excessive internal hip joint rotation related to the hip flexion angle.
Method ...
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A controlled clinical trial investigating the effects of stretching and compression exercises on electromyography of calf muscles in chronic LBP patients with a deep gluteal syndrome
BackgroundIn deep gluteal syndrome (DGS), the piriformis muscle could im**e the sciatic nerve. The FAIR (flexion adduction internal rotation) test...
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HIP; Surgical Technique: Bone Loss and Muscle Insufficiency
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a devastating complication following joint arthroplasty, leading to significant morbidity and healthcare...