Burkhart et al33 Burkhart BG, Hamson KR. Pyomyositis in a 69-year-old tennis player. Am J Orthop 2003;32(11):562-563
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69 |
CT-guided aspiration |
Full resolution of symptoms and return to sporting activities. |
Chusid et al44 Chusid MJ, Hill WC, Bevan JA, Sty JR. Proteus pyomyositis of the piriformismuscle ina swimmer. Clin Infect Dis 1998;26(01):194-195
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17 |
Intravenous antibiotics |
By day 10 of treatment, the inflammatory markers of the patient returned to normal. |
Wong et al55 Wong CH, Choi SH, Wong KY. Piriformis pyomyositis: a report of three cases. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2008;16(03):389-391
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3 |
45 |
Intravenous antibiotics |
The pain gradually subsided and inflammatory markers returned to normal. |
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58 |
CT-guided aspiration |
Fever and pain subsided after drainage and 2 weeks of intravenous antibiotics. |
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71 |
Intravenous antibiotics |
The pain and fever subsided and the myositis resolved after 2 weeks of intravenous antibiotics. |
Wong et al66 Wong LF, Mullers S, McGuinness E, Meaney J, O'Connell MP, Fitzpatrick C. Piriformis pyomyositis, an unusual presentation of leg pain post partum-case report and review of literature. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2012;25(08):1505-1507
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1 |
31 |
Intravenous antibiotics |
Blood parameters and clinical symptoms improved throughout the course of the treatment.No residual symptoms. |
Chong et al77 Chong KW, Tay BK. Piriformis pyomyositis: a rare cause of sciatica. Singapore Med J 2004;45(05):229-231
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1 |
30 |
Intravenous antibiotics |
A follow-up visit in the clinic showed full recovery with normalized ESR and CRP. |
Toda et al88 Toda T, Koda M, Rokkaku T,Watanabe H, Nakajima A, Yamada T, et al. Sciatica caused by pyomyositis of the piriformis muscle in a pediatric patient. Orthopedics 2013;36(02):e257-e259
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1 |
06 |
Oral antibiotics |
Final follow-up at 6 months revealed full range of motion of the hip joint with no pain. |
Koda et al99 Koda M, Mannoji C,Watanabe H, Nakajima A, Yamada T, Rokkaku T, et al. Sciatica caused by pyomyositis of the piriformis muscle. Neurol India 2013;61(06):668-669
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1 |
42 |
Open surgical drainage followed by antibiotic treatment |
Dramatic relief of pain after the surgery.Patient returned to work after 2 months. |
Giebaly et al1010 Giebaly DE, Horriat S, Sinha A, Mangaleshkar S. Pyomyositis of the piriformis muscle presenting with sciatica in a teenage rugby player. BMJ Case Rep 2012;2012:bcr1220115392. Doi: 10.1136/ bcr.12.2011.5392 https://doi.org/10.1136/...
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1 |
18 |
Intravenous antibiotics |
Full resolution of symptoms and return to sporting activities after 6 months. |
Colmegna et al1111 Colmegna I, Justiniano M, Espinoza LR, Gimenez CR. Piriformis pyomyositis with sciatica: an unrecognized complication of "unsafe" abortions. J Clin Rheumatol 2007;13(02):87-88
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1 |
18 |
CT-guided aspiration |
After 4 weeks, the patient was fully recovered. |
Kinahan et al1212 Kinahan AM, Douglas MJ. Piriformis pyomyositis mimicking epidural abscess in a parturient. Can J Anaesth 1995;42(03): 240-245
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1 |
22 |
Intravenous antibiotics |
Full recovery after 6 weeks of intravenous antibiotic therapy. |
Gaughan et al1313 Gaughan E, Eogan M,Holohan M. Pyomyositis after vaginal delivery. BMJ Case Rep 2011;2011:bcr0420114109. Doi: 10.1136/bcr.04. 2011.4109 https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr.04...
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1 |
34 |
Intravenous antibiotics |
After 8 weeks, the patient was still using crutches to mobilize and was still reliant on analgesics. |
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23 |
Open surgical drainage followed by antibiotic treatment |
Asymptomatic after 6 months. |