Sciatica natural history, complications and prognosis

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Overview

Natural History

Complications

Partial or complete loss of leg movement
Partial or complete loss of sensation in the leg
Recurrent or unnoticed injury to the leg
Side effects of medications

Prognosis

If the cause of the sciatic nerve dysfunction can be identified and successfully treated, full recovery is possible. The extent of disability varies from no disability to partial or complete loss of movement or sensation. Nerve pain may be severe and persist for a prolonged period of time.

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