Sciatica Diagnosis and Prognosis
Diagnosing sciatica is largely based on taking a patient’s history and making him an undergo physical examination. The patient will be advised to do diagnostic imaging to reveal any infection or malignancies when there are “red flags” or indications that other underlying diseases may be the cause for a person’s sciatica. Patients who have persistent […]
Sciatica Facts and Figures
Many people become afflicted with sciatica. Patients who have sciatica report some sort of radiating pain in the leg and difficulty in moving the affected area. Some patients undergo primary care treatment, while some may be referred to secondary care leading to surgical procedures. Lumbosacral radicular syndrome, ischias, nerve root pain, and nerve root entrapment […]
