Myofascial pain syndrome of gluteus minimus mimicking lumbar radiculitis -A case report-

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) can be characterized by paincaused by trigger points (TrPs) and fascial constrictions. Patientswith MPS of the gluteus minimus muscles often complain ofsymptoms such as hip pain, especially when standing up after sittingor lying on the affected side, limping, and pain radiating down tothe lower extremities. A 24-year-old female patient presenting withmotor and sensory impairments of both lower extremities wasreferred to our pain clinic after initially being diagnosed with lumbarradiculitis. Under the impression of MPS of the gluteus minimusmuscles following through evaluation and physical examination ofthe patient, we performed trigger point injections under ultrasonographyguidance on the myofascial TrPs. Dramatic improvement of thepatient’s symptoms was observed following this treatment, and shewas discharged without any further remaining symptoms.

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