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Despite the coexistence of LDH and piriformis muscle thickness, their potential relationship remains underexplored.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To investigate the correlation between LDH and piriformis muscle thickness in individuals diagnosed with LDH with no history of piriformis syndrome.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This cross-sectional study enrolled 107 participants diagnosed with LDH at the Neurology Outpatient Clinic in Siloam Hospital from September to November 2024. Piriformis muscle thickness was measured bilaterally using ultrasonography. Demographic data, clinical presentations, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings were collected.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The mean age was 54.39\u2009\u00b1\u200912.69 years, with 58.9% being male. Affected sides demonstrated significantly increased piriformis muscle thickness compared to the unaffected sides (1.17\u2009\u00b1\u20090.22\u2005cm vs. 0.93\u2009\u00b1\u20090.18\u2005cm, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.05). Age, weight, and body mass index (BMI) significantly influenced piriformis muscle thickness on the affected side. 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