Sciatic neuropathy: clinical features
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Sciatic neuropathy: clinical features. Radicular pain and numbness, Knee flexion weakness. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Clinical features
- Radicular pain and numbness
- Knee flexion weakness
- Ankle plantar flexion weakness (foot drop)
- Foot inversion weakness
- Reduced ankle jerk
Features of severe cases
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Investigations
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Predictors of good outcome
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Treatment
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References
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- Ergun T, Lakadamyali H. CT and MRI in the evaluation of extraspinal sciatica. Brain J Radiol 2010; 83:791-803.
- Yuen EC, Olney RK, So YT. Sciatic neuropathy: clinical and prognostic features in 73 patients. Neurology 1994; 44:1669-1674.
- Koes BW, van Tulder MW, Peul WC. Diagnosis and treatment of sciatica. BMJ 2007; 334:1313-1317.
