Sciatica. Management for family physicians
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2022 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 of lower back pain with sciatic radiation. Updated information
Antonio L Aguilar-Shea +3 more
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The clinical features of the piriformis syndrome: a systematic review [PDF]
, 2010 Piriformis syndrome, sciatica caused by compression of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle, has been described for over 70 years; yet, it remains controversial. The literature consists mainly of case series and narrative reviews. The objectives of
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Herpes zoster in patients with sciatica
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2020 Background Several diseases are associated with herpes zoster (HZ). However, whether sciatica is a stressor leading to HZ development remains unclear. Here, we evaluated the occurrence of HZ in patients with sciatica.
Der-Shin Ke +4 more
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Interaction effects of cerium oxide nanoparticles and trans-anethole on improving the function of damaged sciatic nerve in rat model [PDF]
مجله علوم پزشکی فیض (پیوسته), 2023 Background: Sciatica is a peripheral nervous system disorder that affects many people throughout the world. New therapeutic approaches such as nanomedicines and plant derivatives with less side effects can be used to improve nerve tissue.
Zahra Naseri +2 more
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A case of severe sciatica caused by a lymphocele after renal transplantation
JA Clinical Reports, 2022 Background Sciatica is commonly caused by lumbar spinal disease. However, it can also be caused by tumors, infectious diseases, or muscle entrapment. We present a case of sciatica caused by a lymphocele after renal transplantation. Presentation A 50-year-
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Physiotherapy for Patients with Sciatica Awaiting Lumbar Micro-discectomy Surgery: A Nested, Qualitative Study of Patients' Views and Experiences [PDF]
, 2016 Background and Purpose Sciatica is a common clinical condition that can be extremely painful, disabling and life‐changing. Whether conservative or surgical treatment for sciatica secondary to an intervertebral disc prolapse is most effective is still ...
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Case Reports in Orthopedic Research, 2021 Sciatica is a common syndrome mostly affecting adults. It has a wide range of etiologies, classified into intra- and extra-spinal, with intra-spinal being the most common, usually due to lumbar disc herniation causing nerve root compression.
Dany K. Aouad +5 more
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Spinal manipulation or mobilization for lumbar disc herniation with radiculopathy : a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
, 2020 Introduction: The purpose of this study is to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis into the effects of spinal manipulation or mobilization for Lumbar Disc Herniation with Radiculopathy (LDHR).
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Novel approach to characterising individuals with low back-related leg pain: cluster identification with latent class analysis and 12-month follow-up [PDF]
, 2018 Traditionally, low back-related leg pain (LBLP) is diagnosed clinically as referred leg pain or sciatica (nerve root involvement). However, within the spectrum of LBLP, we hypothesised that there may be other unrecognised patient subgroups.
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