Korean J Pain.  2024 Oct;37(4):379-380. 10.3344/kjp.24214.

A critical factor in resistant piriformis syndrome cases: awareness of sacrotuberous ligament pain

• Dede BT
• Oğuz M
• Ada A
• Alyanak B
• Bağcıer F

• KMID: 2559699
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3344/kjp.24214

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