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synonyms:
Sciatica ICD-10
Sciatica ICD-9
- 724.3 (sciatica NOS)
- 355.0 (lesion of sciatic nerve Excludes sciatica NOS)
- 722.10 (Lumbar intervertebral disc without myelopathy lumbago or sciatica)
Sciatica Etiology / Epidemiology / Natural History
- Definition: low back pain with radiation in a radicular pattern below the knee.
- 53% of patients with true sciatica will have persistent symptoms for >4yrs. (Tubach F, J Clin Epidemiol 2004;57:174)
- Factors predictive of the persistence or recurrence of sciatica are: driving at least 2 hr/day, carrying heavy loads at work, and a high level of psychosomatic problems. (Tubach F, J Clin Epidemiol 2004;57:174)
Sciatica Anatomy
Sciatica Clinical Evaluation
Sciatica Xray / Diagnositc Tests
Sciatica Classification / Treatment
Sciatica Associated Injuries / Differential Diagnosis
- Ischial Tuberosity Avulsion Fracture
Sciatica Complications
Sciatica Follow-up Care
Sciatica Review References
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