Piriformis Syndrome Diagnostic Quiz


Just answer the questions below: the increase or decrease in odds represents the increased or decreased probablility that treating the individual for piriformis syndrome will be helpful in relieving their pain at least 50%.*

Years of pain:
Positive Fair Test?
Overuse?
Tender Piriformis / sciatic nerve junction?
Solheim Sign?
Pain is worse when sitting (vs. standing)?
Female gender / high weight?
Illiotibial Band Syndrome?
Injection?
Non-sciatic Denervantion?
Peroneal Polyphasics?
Non-sciatic Polyphasics?
Relative Risk:

* Based on thorough history and physical and approximately 10 month follow-up of more than 1000 sciatica-sufferers.