Piriformis muscle release procedure steps

Generally, piriformis release surgery is a procedure used to treat piriformis syndrome, aiming to cut the piriformis muscle and fully decompress the area where the sciatic nerve is entrapped. The specific steps are as follows:

1. Administer general anesthesia.

2. After anesthesia is complete, perform routine disinfection of the surgical site and drape with sterile towels.

3. Make an incision on the posterolateral aspect of the hip joint, sequentially cutting through the skin, superficial fascia, and deep fascia. Separate the gluteus maximus fibers to expose the piriformis muscle.

4. Completely transect the piriformis muscle and other lateral rotator muscles adjacent to the sciatic nerve, and open the epineurium of the sciatic nerve to achieve neural decompression.

5. Suture the incision and dress it with sterile dressings.

This procedure requires professional expertise. It is recommended to undergo the surgery at a正规 hospital under the guidance of qualified physicians. After surgery, adequate rest is important, and strenuous activities should be avoided to promote proper recovery.