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Variation in the Anatomy of a Piriformis Muscle

Piriformis Syndrome Videos

April 28, 2022

Variation in the Anatomy of a Piriformis Muscle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsM8XpGlQdY There can be a lot of variation in the anatomy of the piriformis muscle…

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Educational Articles Piriformis Syndrome Videos

April 22, 2022

Inside Dr. Tollestrup’s Operating Room: Different Presentations of Piriformis Syndrome

In this episode we go inside Dr. Tollestrup's operating room to watch him perform a…

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Man holding his wrist in pain suffering from complex regional pain syndrome.

Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)Educational Articles

April 13, 2022

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Treatments : How Is Pain Managed?

There is no cure for CRPS. Treatment is centered on easing the pain. Learn how…

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Dr. Tollestrup deciphers whether it's piriformis or sciatica.

Abdominal Wall Pain Educational Articles Pelvic Pain Sciatica Pain / Piriformis Syndrome

April 4, 2022

How to Tell if Your Sciatica is Actually Piriformis Syndrome

If you have chronic back pain it could mean you have piriformis syndrome. It's not…

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Sarah-Marie's success story of how Dr. Tollestrup cured her of chronic back pain.

Nerve Decompression Surgery Nerve Pain Success Stories Videos

March 9, 2022

How Dr. Tollestrup helped Sara-Maria Get Her Life Back

Sara-Maria had eight inconclusive diagnostic nerve blocks. She found Dr. Tollestrup cured her Anterior Cutaneous…

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Peripheral Neuropathy Success Stories Videos

January 28, 2022

Dr. Tollestrup Shares His Feelings About Changing Lives with Pain-focused Peripheral Nerve Surgery

In this video, Dr. Tollestrup explains how gratifying this is as a surgeon through the…

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Dr. Tollestrps frustration with workman's comp.

Educational Articles Peripheral Neuropathy

December 21, 2021

Dr. Tollestrup Shares His Frustration with Workman’s Compensation

Dr. Tollestrup voices his frustration with the workman's compensation system, and how it affects his…

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Dr. Tollestrup's Success Story About Helping a Patient after Failed Back Surgery

Peripheral Neuropathy Persistent Pain After Surgery Success Stories Videos

December 7, 2021

Work Comp Patient Suffers with Injured Groin Nerves

After five years of suffering Eduardo found Dr. Tim Tollestrup, a pain-focused Peripheral Nerve Surgeon.…

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Piriformis Syndrome Success Story Catherine

Piriformis Syndrome Success Stories Videos

November 11, 2021

Piriformis Syndrome Success Catherine’s Story

Catherine suffered for years with pain. Dr. Tim Tollestrup who pioneered the surgery to remove…

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Piriformis Syndrome Surgery One Decade and 400+ Cases Later

Educational Articles Piriformis Syndrome Videos

October 25, 2021

Piriformis Syndrome Surgery One Decade and 400+ Cases Later

Piriformis syndrome is a topic that's near and dear to my heart. It's an operation…

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Piriformis Syndrome Videos

September 30, 2021

Piriformis Muscle Removal Surgery – Ten Years and 400+ Cases Later

A decade ago, Dr. Tim Tollestrup pioneered the surgery to remove the Piriformis Muscle. Four…

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Why Not To See an Orthopedic Surgeon for Nerve Pain

Educational Articles Nerve Pain Videos

September 9, 2021

Why Not To See an Orthopedic Surgeon for Nerve Pain

Dr. Tollestrup explains why an orthopedic surgeon who is not trained to perform peripheral nerve…

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Foot pain gone after peripheral nerve surgery.

Cluneal Nerves Meralgia Paresthetica Peripheral Neuropathy

September 3, 2021

Peripheral Neuropathy Pain Relieved with Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Julie suffered from Peripheral Neuropathy pain for more than a decade. She tried many different…

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Posterior femoral cutaneous nerve pain relieved by Dr. Tollestrup

Cluneal Nerves Educational Articles Meralgia Paresthetica Nerve Pain Videos

August 16, 2021

Pain from Damage to the Posterior Femoral Cutaneous Nerve

Damage to the Posterior Femoral Cutaneous Nerve can be a tricky problem to diagnose since…

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Man learning that Peripheral Nerve Surgery is Only Option

Educational Articles Meralgia Paresthetica Nerve Pain Peripheral Neuropathy Videos

August 9, 2021

Why Peripheral Nerve Surgery is the Only Option to Relieve Most Nerve Pain

Many patients with nerve pain waste months even years trying treatments such as injections or…

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Catherine's Piriformis Syndrome Surgery Success Story

Piriformis Syndrome Success Stories Videos

July 26, 2021

Catherine’s Piriformis Syndrome Success Story

Catherine suffered excruciating pain in her buttocks, back, and down her leg. She saw various…

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Educational Articles FAQ Peripheral Neuropathy Videos

July 2, 2021

Peripheral Neuropathy Is Not A Progressive, Incurable Disease Process

Dr. Tollestrup explains how he developed a simple, surgical solution to help patients overcome pain…

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Dr. Tollestrup performs peripheral nerve surgery.

Educational Articles Nerve Pain

June 30, 2021

Do I Need Surgery For My Nerve Pain?

If you are experiencing nerve pain in a specific area of your body, surgery is…

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Variation in the Anatomy of a Piriformis Muscle

Inside Dr. Tollestrup’s Operating Room: Different Presentations of Piriformis Syndrome

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Treatments : How Is Pain Managed?

How to Tell if Your Sciatica is Actually Piriformis Syndrome

How Dr. Tollestrup helped Sara-Maria Get Her Life Back

Dr. Tollestrup Shares His Feelings About Changing Lives with Pain-focused Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Dr. Tollestrup Shares His Frustration with Workman’s Compensation

Work Comp Patient Suffers with Injured Groin Nerves

Piriformis Syndrome Success Catherine’s Story

Piriformis Syndrome Surgery One Decade and 400+ Cases Later

Piriformis Muscle Removal Surgery – Ten Years and 400+ Cases Later

Why Not To See an Orthopedic Surgeon for Nerve Pain

Peripheral Neuropathy Pain Relieved with Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Pain from Damage to the Posterior Femoral Cutaneous Nerve

Why Peripheral Nerve Surgery is the Only Option to Relieve Most Nerve Pain

Catherine’s Piriformis Syndrome Success Story

Peripheral Neuropathy Is Not A Progressive, Incurable Disease Process

Do I Need Surgery For My Nerve Pain?

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