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A brief history of sciatica.

Pearce JM

Department of Neurology, Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull York Medical School, UK.

STUDY DESIGN: Historical review. OBJECTIVES: Appraise history of concept of sciatica. SETTING: Europe. METHODS: Selected, original quotations and a historical review. RESULTS: Evolution of ideas from hip disorders, through interstitial neuritis. CONCLUSION: Current concepts of discogenic sciatica.

Published 6 September 2007 in Spinal Cord, 45(9): 592-6.
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