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Sciatica Complications

Health Encyclopedia: Back Pain And Sciatica Surgery

Surgery

Diskectomy is the surgical removal of the diseased disk. The procedure relieves pressure on the spine. It has been performed for 40 years with increasingly less invasive techniques being developed over time. However, few studies have been conducted to determine its real effectiveness. In appropriate candidates it provides faster immediate relief than medical treatment, but long-term benefits (over 5 years) are uncertain. A number of minimally invasive variations are now available.

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Neurogenic Pain: Can it be treated with Epidural Steroid Injections?

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Back Pain and Sciatica: Prognosis

...nerves leading through the lowest part of the spine). It is an emergency condition that can cause severe complications of the bowel or bladder. Cauda equina syndrome is usually caused by massive... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Diagnosis

...factors that might be intensifying the pain?Are the nerves in the spine involved in the pain (such as in sciatica)?Such questions can usually be answered with a medical history and physical... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Medications and Alternative Treatments

...adverse effects from low back manipulations is low. It should be strongly noted, however, that serious complications (including stroke or spinal cord or neck injury) have been reported with... Read more »

Complications

Exercise may lead to injury if not done properly. Always exercise with care.Injuries from High-Impact ExerciseCompetitive running or high-impact aerobics pose a high risk for a number of injuries in... Read more »

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