Bookeditors: Francoise Laroche, Sanit-Antoine University Hospital, Paris, France, President, Circle of Pain Studies in Rheumatology, Serge Perrot, Hôtel-Dieu Hospital Pain Clinic, Paris, France, Vice President, Circle of Pain Studies in Rheumatology.
Summary: Low back pain is described as a very common condition that tends to affect about 70% of the population at some point in time with varying degrees of symptom severity. Although definitions vary, sciatic pain is generally defined as back-related pain radiating to the leg (normally below the knee and into the foot and toes) and is one of the commonest variations of low back pain. Patients with sciatica typically experience a more persistent and severe type of pain, a less favorable outcome, consume more healthcare resources and have more prolonged disability and absence from work than those with low back pain alone. Managing Sciatica and Radiculopathies in Primary Care Practice provides a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the subject and key information for primary care practitioners about low back pain in patients, including definitions and causes, current management approaches, diagnostic and treatment algorithms, as well as clinical practice guidelines.
Contents:
What is Sciatica and Radicular Pain? / Concepcion Pérez Hernández and Noelia Sanchez
What are the Causes of Sciatica and Radicular Pain? / Concepcion Pérez Hernández and Noelia Sánchez
How are Sciatica and Spinal Radicular Pain Classified? / Ana Navarro-Siguero
How Are the Radiculopathies Diagnosed? / Kees Vos
What Guidelines are Available for Sciatica and Radicular Pain? / Paolo Marchettini
Physical and Psychological Treatments / Kika Konstantinou and Joanne L. Jordan
What are the Options for the Surgical Treatment of Radiculopathy? / Brad Williamson
Pharmacological Treatment Options Available for Radicular Pain / Paolo Marchettini.