10 Piriformis Syndrome Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #6: Weakness
In piriformis syndrome, patients may experience weakness in the ipsilateral lower extremity due to the compression of nerves surrounding the piriformis muscle.
Weakness can also occur if there is foot drop where there is dropping of the forefoot caused by damage or irritation to the common fibular nerve, sciatic nerve, or paralysis of the muscles. It can also occur if piriformis syndrome occurs when there is an anatomic anomaly.
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