2022
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.31405
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Risk Factors, Prevention, and Primary and Secondary Management of Sciatica: An Updated Overview

Abstract: Sciatica is a chronic condition causing crippling low back pain radiating down to the sciatic nerve innervation area, which is the posterior thigh. It remains a major public health problem worldwide with significant socio-economic, physical, and psychological impacts. Studies suggested different diagnostic methods due to the lack of consensus on diagnostic and treatment guidelines. When it comes to the management and treatment, there is ambiguous evidence about the use of painkillers, surgical interventions, a… Show more

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“…Kompresi pada spinal nerve root dapat menyebabkan edema local, iskemia, dan akibatnya peradangan yang dapat menyebabkan kebocoran dari diskus intervertebralis yang mengalami degenerasi. Ciri umum ischialgia yaitu tenderness, kelemahan otot, dan nyeri yang diperparah oleh gerakan (Fairag et al, 2022).…”
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“…Kompresi pada spinal nerve root dapat menyebabkan edema local, iskemia, dan akibatnya peradangan yang dapat menyebabkan kebocoran dari diskus intervertebralis yang mengalami degenerasi. Ciri umum ischialgia yaitu tenderness, kelemahan otot, dan nyeri yang diperparah oleh gerakan (Fairag et al, 2022).…”
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“…Sciatica is a major health issue and a worldwide medical burden (Fairag et al, 2022). In addition, it can lead to significant disability and absence from work (Pais et al, 2013;Ribeiro et al, 2018).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition, it can lead to significant disability and absence from work (Pais et al, 2013;Ribeiro et al, 2018). The incidence of sciatica increases in people in their forties in both genders (Fairag et al, 2022). Sciatica is a disorder in which a person with an associated lumbosacral nerve root or sciatic nerve distribution experiences pain and/or paresthesia.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Sciatica is normally self-limiting with the relieving of pain over time in some cases (Oosterhuis et al, 2019 ). However, it remains more prevalent among certain populations, especially physical laborers (Fairag et al, 2022 ). Owing to the lack of an effective treatment, a significant proportion of patients with sciatica experience pain that persists for 1 year or longer.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%