November 2018 PMID 29713768

Is it painful to be different? Sciatic nerve anatomical variants on MRI and their relationship to piriformis syndrome.

Adam L Bartret, Christopher F Beaulieu, Amelie M Lutz

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19
Peak: 4 in Aug 2020
across 3 sources since Sep 2019

Extended reach

511,820
potential audience

Total likes

7,551

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505,725

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Sep 2019 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

  • Facebook8 posts
  • X / Twitter6 posts
  • YouTube5 videos

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What people are saying

The discussions reveal a cautious acknowledgment that previous assumptions about sciatic nerve variants linked to piriformis syndrome may be overstated, as exemplified by posts questioning the validity of certain diagnoses. The tone varies from curiosity about clinical management to skepticism about the study's impact, reflecting a balanced yet tentative reception of the research findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings that question previous beliefs about nerve variants, reflecting moderate agreement with its conclusions.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show curiosity about clinical implications, although some express uncertainty or skepticism, indicating moderate interest.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Posts tend to touch on specific topics like treatment approaches and patient responses but do not deeply analyze the research, leading to neutral engagement levels.

ImpactNeutral impact

The social discussions are mainly informational, with some exploring potential shifts in clinical understanding, but overall, the influence appears limited at this stage.

Abstract in brief

  • A study was conducted to explore the connection between variations in sciatic nerve anatomy and the occurrence of piriformis syndrome over a period of 49 months, using 1,039 adult hip MRIs.
  • Researchers found that 19.2% of the cases had sciatic nerve variants, but there was no significant difference in the prevalence of piriformis syndrome when comparing these variants to normal nerve anatomy.
  • The findings challenge previous assumptions about the relationship between sciatic nerve variants and piriformis syndrome, suggesting that anatomical differences may not play a significant role in the development of this condition.

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Firmansyah Purwanto
@MovementPainPT · X

While sciatic nerve variant anatomy has previously been implicated in piriformis syndrome in small studies, no relationship was identified between sciatic nerve variants and piriformis syndrome https://t.co/SS7Nfe5huc

Aug 5, 2020 · 20 likes · 3 shares · 1,295 followers View post →
RV
@RV_Physio · X

#TeamKiné C'est quoi vos conseils / axes de TRT pour les patients diagnostiqués (à tort ? car n'existe sûrement pas : https://t.co/LEHQAPvlTj) avec un syndrome du Piriforme ? Je trouve que c'est les patients qui répondent le moins aux mvts répétés voir pas du tout aux exos..

Sep 25, 2019 · 4 likes · 1,358 followers View post →
Connect2Physio
@Connect2Physio · X

RT @MovementPainPT: While sciatic nerve variant anatomy has previously been implicated in piriformis syndrome in small studies, no relation…

Aug 6, 2020 · 3 shares · 2,639 followers View post →
Johannes
@JohannesK97 · X

@WasimZahid https://t.co/iIrZFmjOeU https://t.co/ZBpzbkHydM

Oct 11, 2020 · 385 followers View post →
Paul Frizelle
@personalbest13 · X

RT @MovementPainPT: While sciatic nerve variant anatomy has previously been implicated in piriformis syndrome in small studies, no relation…

Aug 6, 2020 · 3 shares · 284 followers View post →
Kineblasto
@Kineblasto · X

RT @MovementPainPT: While sciatic nerve variant anatomy has previously been implicated in piriformis syndrome in small studies, no relation…

Aug 6, 2020 · 3 shares · 111 followers View post →

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Johannes
@JohannesK97 · X

@WasimZahid https://t.co/iIrZFmjOeU https://t.co/ZBpzbkHydM

Oct 11, 2020 · 385 followers View post →
Paul Frizelle
@personalbest13 · X

RT @MovementPainPT: While sciatic nerve variant anatomy has previously been implicated in piriformis syndrome in small studies, no relation…

Aug 6, 2020 · 3 shares · 284 followers View post →
Connect2Physio
@Connect2Physio · X

RT @MovementPainPT: While sciatic nerve variant anatomy has previously been implicated in piriformis syndrome in small studies, no relation…

Aug 6, 2020 · 3 shares · 2,639 followers View post →
Kineblasto
@Kineblasto · X

RT @MovementPainPT: While sciatic nerve variant anatomy has previously been implicated in piriformis syndrome in small studies, no relation…

Aug 6, 2020 · 3 shares · 111 followers View post →
Firmansyah Purwanto
@MovementPainPT · X

While sciatic nerve variant anatomy has previously been implicated in piriformis syndrome in small studies, no relationship was identified between sciatic nerve variants and piriformis syndrome https://t.co/SS7Nfe5huc

Aug 5, 2020 · 20 likes · 3 shares · 1,295 followers View post →
RV
@RV_Physio · X

#TeamKiné C'est quoi vos conseils / axes de TRT pour les patients diagnostiqués (à tort ? car n'existe sûrement pas : https://t.co/LEHQAPvlTj) avec un syndrome du Piriforme ? Je trouve que c'est les patients qui répondent le moins aux mvts répétés voir pas du tout aux exos..

Sep 25, 2019 · 4 likes · 1,358 followers View post →