May 1, 2015 · Surgical diskectomy can be offered to patients with refractory sciatica, but there is only modest, short-term improvement in leg pain and disability scores.

Aug 17, 2020 · This guideline focused on non-low back pain since low back pain has been specifically addressed in other guidelines. Musculoskeletal injuries, including ankle, neck and …

Sciatica or lower back pain with sciatic radiation is a frequent medical problem in primary care. The aim of this article is to better inform medical practitioners on diagnosis and management …

Learning Objectives Cite the common causes of sciatica. Identify the symptoms and signs of the causes of non-traumatic sciatica.

If you suddenly start feeling pain in your lower back or hip that radiates to the back of your thigh and into your leg, you may have a herniated disk in your spinal column that is pressing on the …

Aug 18, 2020 · The American College of Physicians (ACP) and American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) developed this guideline to provide clinical recommendations on …

Nov 19, 2019 · Sciatica is commonly used to describe radiating leg pain. It is caused by inflammation or compression of the lumbosacral nerve roots (L4-S1) forming the sciatic nerve. …