Episode Details

Understanding sciatica, including pathophysiology and causes, as well as red flag symptoms of sciatica, its diagnosis and sciatica treatment. 

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Timestamps:
0:04 What is Sciatica?
0:42 Sciatica Pathophysiology
1:21 What causes sciatica? 
2:54 Sciatica Symptoms
4:27 Sciatica Red Flag Symptoms
5:16 Sciatica Diagnosis
5:37 Sciatica Treatment

References

1. Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2023) - “Sciatica (lumbar radiculopathy)”. Available at https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/sciatica-lumbar-radiculopathy/
2. Moley, P.J - MSD Manual (2022) - “Sciatica**”.** Available at https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-gb/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/neck-and-back-pain/sciatica#Diagnosis_v908535
3. Teach Me Orthopedics (2024) - “Sciatica**”.** Available at https://teachmeorthopedics.info/sciatica-2/
4. Davis, D - StatPearls (2024) - “Sciatica”. Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507908/
5. Simoens, F - Physiopedia - “Disc Herniation”. Available at https://www.physio-pedia.com/Disc_Herniation

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