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When should an MRI be done for patients with symptoms of sciatica?
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| Title: | When should an MRI be done for patients with symptoms of sciatica? |
| Author: | Pellant, Angie; Cadwallader, Kara |
| Keywords: |
paresthesia
red flag indicators |
| Date: | 2008-05 |
| Publisher: | Family Physicians Inquiries Network |
| Citation: | Evidence Based Practice 11(5): 04-05. |
| Series/Report no.: | Help Desk Answers |
| Abstract: | Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) should be considered in patients with sciatica if “red flag” symptoms are present. MRI should also be considered for patients with sciatica in whom conservative treatment has failed over 4 to 6 weeks and who are potential surgical candidates. (SOR B, derived from evidence- based guidelines.) |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/10355/7323 |
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