Treatment of Acute Sciatica

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Title:	Treatment of Acute Sciatica
Author:	Markova, Tsveti; Dhillon, Baldev Singh; Martin, Sandra I.
Keywords:	radiculopathy corticosteroid injections spinal manipulation
Date:	2007-01
Publisher:	Family Physicians Inquiries Network
Citation:	American Family Physician, 75(1) 2007.
Abstract:	In patients with acute sciatica, bed rest and advice to stay active have similar outcomes on their functional status and perceived improvement. (Strength of Recommendation [SOR]: A) Spinal manipulation increases improvement compared with placebo; also, specific spinal pulling and turning manipulation techniques are more effective than traction. (SOR: A) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are similar to placebo in overall improvement. (SOR: A) Epidural steroid injections are unlikely to be beneficial. (SOR: A)
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/10355/3981