Ultrasound Guided Piriformis Injection | Step-by-Step Pain Management Procedure

Ultrasound Guided Piriformis Muscle Injection is an essential technique in interventional pain management, especially for patients presenting with deep gluteal pain, sciatic nerve entrapment, or piriformis syndrome. This detailed demonstration video from Asian Pain Academy offers a comprehensive look into the anatomy, sonoanatomy, needle placement, and injection technique for accurate and effective results.

🔍 What This Video Covers (Educational Value for Clinicians):
This video is a step-by-step procedural guide that includes:

✅ Indications:

Piriformis syndrome

Chronic buttock pain

Myofascial pain syndrome

Sciatica without spinal cause

Post-traumatic gluteal pain

✅ Patient Positioning:

Prone position

Pelvis neutral and relaxed

✅ Ultrasound Scanning Technique:

Probe orientation: curvilinear or low-frequency linear probe

Identification of key landmarks: gluteus maximus, sciatic nerve, piriformis muscle

Distinction of piriformis from surrounding musculature

✅ Needle Guidance Technique:

In-plane needle approach under real-time visualization

Precise deposition of local anesthetic ± corticosteroid or botulinum toxin

Tips to avoid sciatic nerve irritation

✅ Post-Injection Tips:

Reassess pain level and range of motion

Advice on stretching, physiotherapy, and follow-up

👨‍⚕️ Who Should Watch This Video?
This video is ideal for:

Interventional Pain Physicians

MSK Radiologists

Anesthesiologists

Sports Medicine Practitioners

PM&R Specialists

Fellows preparing for FIPP or CIPS certification

Medical educators and trainees in pain medicine

🎓 Learn With Asian Pain Academy
This video is a part of our 6-Month Fellowship in Ultrasound-Guided Procedures in Pain Medicine, which includes:

Live online classes

Realistic ultrasound simulations

MSK ultrasound + peripheral and spinal nerve blocks

Procedures required for CIPS & FIPP exams

Mobile app access with recorded content and podcasts

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