ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SCIATIC
From French sciatique, from Late Latin sciaticus, from Latin ischiadicus relating to pain in the hip, from Greek iskhiadikos, from iskhia hip joint.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SCIATIC»
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Principles and Practice of Pediatric Neurosurgery
Tumors arising from the sciatic nerve outside the in-frapiriformis foramen have
been described and occur more commonly in the thigh than in the gluteal area.
Approximately 20% of such tumors are neurofibromas, 20% are schwannomas,
and ...
A. Leland Albright, Ian F. Pollack, 2011
2
Atlas of Interventional Pain Management
Sciatic nerve block via the lithotomy approach is used for patients who cannot
assume the Sims' position because of lower extremity trauma. Sciatic nerve block
is useful in the evaluation and management of distal lower extremity pain thought
...
3
Peripheral Nerve Blocks: A Color Atlas
Femoral and sciatic continuous for postoperative analgesia. Continuous lumbar
plexus/femoral for postoperative analgesia (ambulatory continuous nerve blocks)
. Continuous lumbar plexus/femoral and sciatic for postoperative analgesia.
4
Bonica's Management of Pain
The sciatic nerve arises from the lumbosacral plexus and is composed of the L4,
L5, S1, S2, and S3 nerve roots (Fig. 70.9). It enters the lower extremity by exiting
the pelvis through the sciatic notch. Variability exists, however, in the course the ...
Scott Fishman, Jane Ballantyne, James P. Rathmell, 2010
5
Nyhus and Condon's Hernia
Lesser Sciatic Foramen FIGURE 46.2. A: Oblique anteromedial view of the pelvis
shows relation to the ischial, sacrospinous ligaments. Piriformis muscle normally
fills much of the greater sciatic notch. B: Same view with major arteries and ...
Robert J. Fitzgibbons, A. Gerson Greenburg, Lloyd Milton Nyhus, 2002
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Operative Exposures in Peripheral Nerve Surgery
ANATOMY The ventral rami of the fourth lumbar to third sacral nerve roots unite
to form the sciatic nerve. In the lesser pelvis the nerve lies anterior to the
piriformis muscle. Just caudad to this muscle the nerve enters the buttock through
the ...
Peroneal neuropathy, sciatic neuropathy, or L4 or L5 rdiculopathy 2. Sciatic
neuropathy Discussion: As discussed in case 1 8, the main considerations for a
foot drop are a common per- oneal neuropathy at the fibular head, sciatic
neuropathy, ...
Steven Alan Greenberg, Anthony A. Amato, 2004
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Neuromuscular Disorders of Infancy, Childhood, and ...
Lesions of the sciatic-innervated distal adductor magnus muscle are usually
asymptomatic because of that muscles dual supply from the obturator nerve. The
peroneal division of the sciatic nerve is laterally placed, and hence more prone to
...
H. Royden Jones, Darryl C. De Vivo, Basil T. Darras, 2003
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Sciatic Neuritis, Its Pathology and Treatment
This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com).
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Cousins and Bridenbaugh's Neural Blockade in Clinical ...
piriformis muscle and also the upper border of the sacrosciatic foramen (sciatic
notch). A line perpendicular and bisecting this is then drawn downward 3 cm and
represents the needle insertion point. Verification of this point may be made by ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SCIATIC»
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Steroid pills seem to offer little pain relief for sciatica
THE QUESTION When the lower body pain of sciatica from a herniated disk persists, epidural steroid injections are a common treatment. Might oral steroids be a ... «Washington Post, May 15»
Diagnosing and treating sciatica
Anyone suffering from sciatica can say that the pain can be intense, from the back all the way down the leg. Those who are overweight, smoke, don't exercise or ... «Baltimore Sun, May 15»
Cell-phone sciatica is a pain in the butt
Specifically, it can trigger sciatica, or pain that starts in your buttocks and shoots down the leg. I know that because, as a practicing neurologist, I have seen ... «ConsumerReports.org, Apr 15»
The Running Doc says “sciatica” is not always caused by a …
I went to my internist who took X-rays, which said they were negative, and diagnosed me with “sciatica.” I was sent to physical therapy three times a week for a ... «New York Daily News, Apr 15»
Early Detection and Treatment Key to Sciatica Pain Relief, Says …
ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sciatica pain, a chronic condition affecting the lower back, buttocks and legs, can be successfully managed with ... «GlobeNewswire, Feb 15»
Get relief from your sciatica pain
Sciatica, one of the most common forms of back pain, has come to be an overused term identifying many types of back pain, veering from its original meaning. «Philly.com, Jan 15»
Now arthritis drug can treat sciatica pain
Doctors are using a type of arthritis drug to treat sciatica - the pain associated with a slipped disc. The drug seeks out and 'silences' compounds involved in ... «Daily Mail, Jan 15»
ASK THE DOCTOR: How can I ease my poor wife's sciatica?
Eight months ago, my wife was diagnosed with sciatica. She is now taking 14 pills a day - including painkillers, but they irritate her stomach so she also needs to ... «Daily Mail, Dec 14»
Sciatica can be a symptom of a bigger problem
The sciatic nerve runs from the lower back all the way down to the toes says Alan Walker, Doctor of Chiropractic at the Healing Arts Center in Valparaiso, noting ... «nwitimes.com, Oct 14»
My Sciatica Is Acting Up: 5 Myths About Sciatica
Our longest nerve in the body, the sciatic nerve travels from the lower back and buttocks into the legs. It is very common for people to have problems with the ... «Huffington Post, Sep 14»
