Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and Symptomatic Treatment of Sciatica: A Review
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Sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness or tingling in the leg. Sciatica is a relatively common condition with a lifetime incidence varying from 13% to 40%. The common corresponding annual incidence of an episode of sciatica ranges from 1% to 6 %. This review assesses current knowledge of the epidemiology, pathogenesis and treatment of sciatica.
Sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness or tingling in the leg. Sciatica is a relatively common condition with a lifetime incidence varying from 13% to 40%. The common corresponding annual incidence of an episode of sciatica ranges from 1% to 6 %. This review assesses current knowledge of the epidemiology, pathogenesis and treatment of sciatica.
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