Effectiveness of Triamcinolone and Lidocaine in Patient with Piriformis Syndrome – A Case Series

Authors

  • Ariani Rahayu Setianti Airlangga University
  • Hanik Badriyah Hidayati Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Airlangga / RSUD Dr. Soeotmo

Abstract

Piriformis syndrome (PS) has been documented as a contributory cause for sciatica, buttock, and low back pain. The worldwide incidence of PS would be about 2,4 million per year. The management of piriformis syndrome includes injection of the piriformis muscle with local anesthetic and steroid, however, the study for the effectiveness of the combination is lacking especially in Indonesian population. This case illustrates the effectiveness reduction of triamcinolone in combination with lidocaine measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) in patient suffered from PS. 

Author Biographies

  • Ariani Rahayu Setianti, Airlangga University
    My name is Ariani Rahayu Setianti, currently study Master of Clinical Pharmacy Universitas Airlangga.
  • Hanik Badriyah Hidayati, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Airlangga / RSUD Dr. Soeotmo
    dr. Hanik Badriyah Hidayati is a neurologist, currently working as a staff in RSUD Dr. Soetomo and lecturer in medical faculty Universitas Airlangga

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