Surgical and Non-Surgical Management of Sciatica (Leg pain)

Surgical and Non-Surgical Management of Sciatica (Leg pain)

A minimally invasive spine surgeon uses only the most recent peer reviewed publications to explain the following: 1- Differentiate axial back pain from severe nerve root compression. 2- Identify which physical exam is indicative of nerve compression. 3- Identify which non-operative resources have peer reviewed literature support. 4- Recognize the patient benefits of minimally invasive lumbar surgery, both immediate and longer term.