HIP STI 2 Flashcards
Symptoms of deep gluteal syndrome
Buttock pain +/- posterior thigh pain
+/- P+N’s or Numbness
Symptoms aggravated by prolonged sitting (worse on hard surface), sit to stand, lifting, flexing forward or walking, side-lying at night ( if in FAIR position
Pain w/ bowel movements
when patient suffer from deep gluteal syndrome how is pain eased
with pillow between knees in SL
Special tests for deep gluteal syndrome
FAIR (Flex/Add/IR) – practical class
Active Piriformis Stretch test -practical class
Seated Piriformis Stretch test-practical class
Beatty test
Freiberg sign
how is seated piriformis stretch test conducted
patient seated in 90 degree hip flexion
examiner extends knee, move hip in adduction w/ IR
Palpate 1cm lateral to ischium and proximally at sciatic notch
How is active piriformis test conducted
patient in supine , on side
patient pushes heel down, abducts w/ER against resistance
palpate at level of piriformis
FAIR
Hip flexion/add/IR
compression of sciatic nerve
FAIR test causes compression of what nerve
sciatic nerve
Beatty test
lie on unaffected side, knee and hip flexed
Abduct thigh and examiner applies resistance
2 types of cause of deep gluteal syndrome
non-discogenic
extrapelvic entrapment of sciatic nerve
deep gluteal syndrome is also known as
piriformis syndrome
aetiology of deep gluteal syndrome
Piriformis Syndrome-hypertrophy/ increased tone/protective spasm. Trauma e.g. fall onto buttock
Quadratus Femoris and Ischiofemoral impingement (IFI)– narrowing of ischiofemoral space
Hamstring problems: avulsion fracture, muscle strain, contusions over origin
differential diagnosis of deep gluteal syndrome
Lumbar spine nerve root compression (radiculopathy) Spinal stenosis Facet joint Pelvic tumours SIJ dysfunction
how is deep gluteal syndrome differential diagnosis outruled
CT, MRI, EMG, Ultrasound
management of deep gluteal syndrome depends on what
cause;
articular
myofascial
management of deep gluteal syndrome
Soft tissue mobilisation
Trigger point release
Gentle sciatic nerve mobilisation ( to be covered in 2nd year)
Strengthen weakened muscles e.g. gluteals
Correct faulty movement patterns
procedures may take place to treat deep gluteal syndrome
Injection of local anaesthetic or botulinum neurotoxin (Waseem et al, 2011)
Surgical Release /Decompression
why should you be cautious when muscle stretchinig for deep gluteal syndrome
nerve sensitivity
ischiofemoral impingement
Impingement of Quadratus Femoris muscle between lesser trochanter and ischium.
aetiology of ischiofemoral impingement
Coxa Valgus Prominent lesser tuberosity Inter-trochanteric fracture Post THR Hip OA