Sciatica
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Sciatica Underlying Cause
The most common causes of sciatica include:
Acute lumbar strain
Herniated disk
Additional causes of sciatica include:
Osteomyelitis
Osteoarthritis
Piriformis syndrome
Back injury
Spinal stenosis
Tumors
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Sciatica Anatomy
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Herniated disk
Neurapraxia
Piriformis syndrome
Herniated Disk Checkup
Back injury
Back pain
Back pain after lifting
Leg numbness (unilateral)
Leg pain
Leg weakness (unilateral)
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Last Updated: Jul 29, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Sciatica References:
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Spencer DL. The anatomical basis of sciatica secondary to herniated lumbar disc: a review. Neurol Res. 1999;21 Suppl 1:S33-6.
