Lumbar Disc Herniation / Sciatica

Slipped Disc / Sciatica

Herniation of the lumbar intervertebral disc compressing a lumbar or sacral nerve root, causing radicular leg pain (sciatica). L4/5 and L5/S1 account for 95% of lumbar disc herniations. Peak age 30-50. 90% resolve with conservative management within 6-12 weeks. True sciatica = leg pain > back pain.

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