Sciatica 724.3

 

synonyms:

Sciatica ICD-10

 

Sciatica ICD-9

  • 724.3 (sciatica NOS)
  • 355.0 (lesion of sciatic nerve Excludes sciatica NOS)
  • 722.10 (Lumbar intervertebral disc without myelopathy lumbago or sciatica)

Sciatica Etiology / Epidemiology / Natural History

  • Definition: low back pain with radiation in a radicular pattern below the knee.
  • 53% of patients with true sciatica will have persistent symptoms for >4yrs. (Tubach F, J Clin Epidemiol 2004;57:174)
  • Factors predictive of the persistence or recurrence of sciatica are: driving at least 2 hr/day, carrying heavy loads at work, and a high level of psychosomatic problems. (Tubach F, J Clin Epidemiol 2004;57:174)

Sciatica Anatomy

Sciatica Clinical Evaluation

    Sciatica Xray / Diagnositc Tests

    Sciatica Classification / Treatment

    Sciatica Associated Injuries / Differential Diagnosis

    • Ischial Tuberosity Avulsion Fracture

    Sciatica Complications

    Sciatica Follow-up Care

    Sciatica Review References