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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

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Dr. Shanthi.E
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Dr. Shanthi.E

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Dr. Saisudha Kotla

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Dr. Nagamani Ng

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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Minimal Access Surgery Piriformis

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Dr.  Praveen Tayal MD

I had back surgery 3 weeks ago. My back is not hurting at all but my right leg hurts so bad.my doctor says I have piriformis .Will this pain go away?or what should I do.ive did pt,medicines,heat,ice ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen Tayal ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Rajiv goel MD

inflammed piriformis muscle on same side as spermatocele cyst that is creating chronic sciatic nerve pain . The two seem to be related as piriformis/sciatic pain started weakly when spermatocele was... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rajiv goel ( Urologist)
Dr. Praveen Tayal MD

I just had arthroscopic piriformis release surgery and ahip bursectomy . Since then my knee is numb and why when I scratch the inside of it, it tingles on the outside. Also since then, I have painful ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen Tayal ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Praveen Tayal MD

I just had arthroscopic piriformis release surgery and ahip bursectomy . Since then my knee is numb and why when I scratch the inside of it, it tingles on the outside. Also since then, I have ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen Tayal ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Erion Spaho MD

I just had arthroscopic piriformis release surgery and ahip bursectomy . Since then my knee is numb and why when I scratch the inside of it, it tingles on the outside. Also since then, I have painful ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Erion Spaho ( Neurologist)

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Dr.  Sohan LaL Arora MD

disc disease at L4-L5 and a small midline annular tear. I have also just been diagnosed with piriformis syndrome of the left side. I have received steroid injections into my piriformis muscle with very... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sohan LaL Arora ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.    Mukesh Chugh MD

tingling. Sitting increases it. My MRI shows minimal foraminal narrowing and minimal disc slippage L4, L5. My doctor thinks the pain is not coming from my back. What type of doctor diagnoses... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mukesh Chugh ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr.       Dorina Gurabardhi MD

I am 69 years old. minimal active, as I live on a farm and have chores related to caring for ... not below the knee. Is this just bursitis or maybe my piriformis has entrapped a nerve? I had ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Abhishek Khera MD

with well defined margination. Brodie s access grandulomatous abcess appearances are atypical for PVNS ... effusion and minimal reactive bone marrow edema. Appeaerences of somewhat atypical for cystic... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Abhishek Khera ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Noble Zachariah MD

I have piriformis syndrome and take pravastatin. I have been going to physical therapy for 2 months ... piriformis muscle and weakness in my leg. Could taking pravastatin be causing this muscle pain? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Noble Zachariah ( Internal Medicine Specialist)