Publications by authors named "Andrew A Kanarek"
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates how the position of the sciatic nerve (SN) in relation to the ischial spine (IS) may contribute to deep gluteal syndrome (DGS), a painful condition associated with gluteal neuropathies.
- - Researchers analyzed MRI scans of 15 surgical patients who had piriformis release and compared them with 30 control patients, finding that the SN was more closely positioned to the IS in those with DGS.
- - Results indicated that patients who underwent the surgery experienced significant pain relief, suggesting that proper SN-IS alignment could help identify individuals who might benefit from surgical treatment.
Sesamoids and accessory ossicles are frequently encountered normal osseous structures in the foot that may be an uncommon cause of pain. Familiarity with their imaging findings allows the radiologist to provide reassurance in normal cases and increase confidence when making the relatively uncommon diagnosis of a pathologic sesamoid or symptomatic ossicle. Image-guided injections targeted to the symptomatic ossicle can confirm the suspected diagnosis and predict therapeutic outcomes before surgical intervention.
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