A 42-year-old presents with typical sciatica to the foot, no red flags, normal neurology. Best initial management?...

Question

A 42-year-old presents with typical sciatica to the foot, no red flags, normal neurology. Best initial management?

Accepted Answer

Analgesia, activity as tolerated, and consider physio

Answer

Immediate MRI and surgery

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Bed rest for 2 weeks

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Oral steroids routinely

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Refer urgently to neurosurgery

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Sciatica