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Piriformis syndrome is associated with which of the following disorder:

Correct answer: B. Sciatica

  • A. Arthritis
  • B. Sciatica
  • C. Spondylosis
  • D. Disc slip

Explanation

Piriformis syndrome is a condition where the piriformis muscle in the buttocks compresses the sciatic nerve, leading to sciatica symptoms such as pain, numbness, and tingling in the lower limbs. While a slipped disc can also cause sciatica, piriformis syndrome is specifically related to muscle compression rather than disc issues. Arthritis and spondylosis, on the other hand, are primarily joint and spinal disorders that do not typically involve the piriformis muscle or cause sciatica directly.

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