Sciatica! What do we even mean? Low back-related leg pain? Somatic referred? Leg pain ? Sharp LBP pain? Relevant paper on terminology published here. Term sciatica should NOT be used between clinicians and as dx on letters, IMO. Authors support!. https://t.co/YchRYAHm1Q https://t.co/SJ0wHMLdhg
Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcomes from the NeuPSIG working group.
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Discussions highlight the complexity of terminology, with users debating the appropriateness of the term 'sciatica' within clinical settings. For instance, comments point out that many practitioners see 'sciatica' as too vague and urge a shift towards more specific terms like 'spine-related leg pain'. The tone is both inquisitive and assertive, with phrases used such as 'what do we even mean?' and 'the concise Oxford dictionary states...', revealing a blend of reflection and authoritative engagement.
Most discussions reflect a supportive understanding of the publication's recommendations, though some express nuances in interpretation.
Many contributors show a strong curiosity about the topics, indicating that the publication addresses relevant issues within the medical community.
While several posts engage deeply with the specific terminology and implications, others echo or reiterate earlier statements, showing varied levels of depth.
Participants generally believe that the publication could lead to significant changes in how neuropathic pain is classified and treated, highlighting its importance.
Abstract in brief
- The NeuPSIG working group addressed the challenges of diagnosing spine-related leg pain, often referred to as sciatica, which can include various painful conditions that significantly impact quality of life and incur high costs.
- The group recommends avoiding the vague term "sciatica" for clinical and research purposes, suggesting instead the more specific term "spine-related leg pain" to better classify the different pain types present.
- They also propose an adaptation of the neuropathic pain grading system to help identify neuropathic pain in these patients and improve management strategies.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyA common head scratcher in the radicular space is pain without neuropathic involvement, particularly when it does not coincide with IASPs neuropathic schema here. https://t.co/NOz3jVw9Jf Part of the answer is neuro inflammation & and its influence on the epineurium. The https://t.co/Hp0sjlLs9N
Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcomes from the NeuPSIG working group https://t.co/A7Z99IolDg https://t.co/nbeI9z8sEv
Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcomes from the NeuPSIG working group https://t.co/aEJae4hr1p
The new IASP guidelines classify radicular pain, in essence, as neuropathic - ectopia in sensory neurons. https://t.co/NOz3jVw9Jf But also consider that nerve root sheaths are somatic structures (epineurium) and technically still part of the root proper. If they sit in an https://t.co/sHO8embdvb
A new article in the August issue of #PAIN discusses recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcomes from the NeuPSIG working group. https://t.co/i0eza7vsrJ
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RT @adamdobson123: The new IASP guidelines classify radicular pain, in essence, as neuropathic - ectopia in sensory neurons. https://t.co/N…
RT @adamdobson123: The new IASP guidelines classify radicular pain, in essence, as neuropathic - ectopia in sensory neurons. https://t.co/N…
RT @adamdobson123: The new IASP guidelines classify radicular pain, in essence, as neuropathic - ectopia in sensory neurons. https://t.co/N…
RT @adamdobson123: The new IASP guidelines classify radicular pain, in essence, as neuropathic - ectopia in sensory neurons. https://t.co/N…
RT @adamdobson123: The new IASP guidelines classify radicular pain, in essence, as neuropathic - ectopia in sensory neurons. https://t.co/N…
The new IASP guidelines classify radicular pain, in essence, as neuropathic - ectopia in sensory neurons. https://t.co/NOz3jVw9Jf But also consider that nerve root sheaths are somatic structures (epineurium) and technically still part of the root proper. If they sit in an https://t.co/sHO8embdvb
The new IASP guidelines classify radicular pain, in essence, as neuropathic - ectopia in sensory neurons. https://t.co/NOz3jVw9Jf But also consider that sensory neuron sheaths are somatic structures (epineurium) and technically still part of the root proper. If they sit in an https://t.co/AjMfp9MRK7
@Physiotutors @JeffKittelson @Retlouping @PeteOSullivanPT @chadcookpt @AussieLouie @MKargelaDPT @E3Rehab @AdamMeakins @CGMMaher @GregLehman This is probably a more contemporary pick. https://t.co/NOz3jVw9Jf
Raccomandazioni per l’utilizzo corretto del termine “sciatica” e consenso sull’identificazione del dolore neuropatico nei pz con dolore alla gamba di origine spinale. https://t.co/68nYfizcOF https://t.co/FtkQSI2CwV
RT @Retlouping: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcomes…
RT @Retlouping: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcomes…
RT @Retlouping: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcomes…
RT @Retlouping: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcomes…
RT @adamdobson123: A common head scratcher in the radicular space is pain without neuropathic involvement, particularly when it does not c…
RT @adamdobson123: A common head scratcher in the radicular space is pain without neuropathic involvement, particularly when it does not c…
RT @adamdobson123: A common head scratcher in the radicular space is pain without neuropathic involvement, particularly when it does not c…
RT @adamdobson123: A common head scratcher in the radicular space is pain without neuropathic involvement, particularly when it does not c…
RT @adamdobson123: A common head scratcher in the radicular space is pain without neuropathic involvement, particularly when it does not c…
RT @adamdobson123: A common head scratcher in the radicular space is pain without neuropathic involvement, particularly when it does not c…
RT @adamdobson123: A common head scratcher in the radicular space is pain without neuropathic involvement, particularly when it does not c…
RT @adamdobson123: A common head scratcher in the radicular space is pain without neuropathic involvement, particularly when it does not c…
RT @adamdobson123: A common head scratcher in the radicular space is pain without neuropathic involvement, particularly when it does not c…
RT @adamdobson123: A common head scratcher in the radicular space is pain without neuropathic involvement, particularly when it does not c…
RT @adamdobson123: A common head scratcher in the radicular space is pain without neuropathic involvement, particularly when it does not c…
A common head scratcher in the radicular space is pain without neuropathic involvement, particularly when it does not coincide with IASPs neuropathic schema here. https://t.co/NOz3jVw9Jf Part of the answer is neuro inflammation & and its influence on the epineurium. The https://t.co/Hp0sjlLs9N
Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcomes from the NeuPSIG working group - PMC https://t.co/ykIaSBZMtt
RT @AnninaBSchmid: @FizioEdu Hi Milos! yes, that is correct, the word 'almost' is important though. If you want to read more about it, see…
@FizioEdu Hi Milos! yes, that is correct, the word 'almost' is important though. If you want to read more about it, see here: https://t.co/IfZjAMbtPT
RT @PAINthejournal: A new article in the August issue of #PAIN discusses recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropat…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @IASPpain: A new article in the August issue of #PAIN discusses recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pa…
RT @IASPpain: A new article in the August issue of #PAIN discusses recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pa…
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RT @IASPpain: A new article in the August issue of #PAIN discusses recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pa…
RT @IASPpain: A new article in the August issue of #PAIN discusses recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pa…
RT @PainReportsOPEN: A new article in the August issue of #PAIN discusses recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropa…
RT @PainReportsOPEN: A new article in the August issue of #PAIN discusses recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropa…
A new article in the August issue of #PAIN discusses recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcomes from the NeuPSIG working group. https://t.co/EYxiLqWvwd
A new article in the August issue of #PAIN discusses recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcomes from the NeuPSIG working group. https://t.co/blo6vyqsMQ
A new article in the August issue of #PAIN discusses recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcomes from the NeuPSIG working group. https://t.co/KSdnorrPs7
A new article in the August issue of #PAIN discusses recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcomes from the NeuPSIG working group. https://t.co/i0eza7vsrJ
A new article in the August issue of #PAIN discusses recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcomes from the NeuPSIG working group. https://t.co/jvikyeqa5I
RT @adamdobson123: Sciatica! What do we even mean? Low back-related leg pain? Somatic referred? Leg pain ? Sharp LBP pain? Relevant…
RT @adamdobson123: Plausible LBRLP ✅️ A story that fits ✅️ High probability of radicular pain ✅️ Could it be neuropathic? In a recent co…
RT @adamdobson123: Plausible LBRLP ✅️ A story that fits ✅️ High probability of radicular pain ✅️ Could it be neuropathic? In a recent co…
RT @adamdobson123: Plausible LBRLP ✅️ A story that fits ✅️ High probability of radicular pain ✅️ Could it be neuropathic? In a recent co…
RT @adamdobson123: Plausible LBRLP ✅️ A story that fits ✅️ High probability of radicular pain ✅️ Could it be neuropathic? In a recent co…
Plausible LBRLP ✅️ A story that fits ✅️ High probability of radicular pain ✅️ Could it be neuropathic? In a recent consensus paper- stakeholders strongly think so. 4 Criterions in total. 2-3 will satisfy. https://t.co/NOz3jVw9Jf https://t.co/qkkzGbdHpn
RT @adamdobson123: No consensus on definition of sciatica, but come to be known as conditions of the lumbar nerve root The concise Oxford…
RT @adamdobson123: No consensus on definition of sciatica, but come to be known as conditions of the lumbar nerve root The concise Oxford…
No consensus on definition of sciatica, but come to be known as conditions of the lumbar nerve root The concise Oxford dictionary states that while it may present in areas of the sciatic nerve, it is rarely to do with the nerve it's self https://t.co/NOz3jVw9Jf https://t.co/8VMqAxMStJ
RT @adamdobson123: Sciatica! What do we even mean? Low back-related leg pain? Somatic referred? Leg pain ? Sharp LBP pain? Relevant…
RT @adamdobson123: Sciatica! What do we even mean? Low back-related leg pain? Somatic referred? Leg pain ? Sharp LBP pain? Relevant…
RT @adamdobson123: Sciatica! What do we even mean? Low back-related leg pain? Somatic referred? Leg pain ? Sharp LBP pain? Relevant…
RT @adamdobson123: Sciatica! What do we even mean? Low back-related leg pain? Somatic referred? Leg pain ? Sharp LBP pain? Relevant…
RT @adamdobson123: Sciatica! What do we even mean? Low back-related leg pain? Somatic referred? Leg pain ? Sharp LBP pain? Relevant…
RT @adamdobson123: Sciatica! What do we even mean? Low back-related leg pain? Somatic referred? Leg pain ? Sharp LBP pain? Relevant…
RT @adamdobson123: Sciatica! What do we even mean? Low back-related leg pain? Somatic referred? Leg pain ? Sharp LBP pain? Relevant…
RT @adamdobson123: Sciatica! What do we even mean? Low back-related leg pain? Somatic referred? Leg pain ? Sharp LBP pain? Relevant…
RT @adamdobson123: Sciatica! What do we even mean? Low back-related leg pain? Somatic referred? Leg pain ? Sharp LBP pain? Relevant…
RT @adamdobson123: Sciatica! What do we even mean? Low back-related leg pain? Somatic referred? Leg pain ? Sharp LBP pain? Relevant…
RT @adamdobson123: Sciatica! What do we even mean? Low back-related leg pain? Somatic referred? Leg pain ? Sharp LBP pain? Relevant…
Sciatica! What do we even mean? Low back-related leg pain? Somatic referred? Leg pain ? Sharp LBP pain? Relevant paper on terminology published here. Term sciatica should NOT be used between clinicians and as dx on letters, IMO. Authors support!. https://t.co/YchRYAHm1Q https://t.co/SJ0wHMLdhg
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @Retlouping: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcomes…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @Retlouping: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcomes…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @Retlouping: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcomes…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @Retlouping: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcomes…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @Retlouping: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcomes…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @AnninaBSchmid: Many have been asking about neuropathic pain in patients with 'sciatica', radicular pain or radiculopathy. See below rec…
RT @Retlouping: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcomes…
RT @Retlouping: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcomes…
Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcomes from the NeuPSIG working group https://t.co/A7Z99IolDg https://t.co/nbeI9z8sEv
RT @UoDOpenResearch: #OpenAccess Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related l…
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RT @adamdobson123: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcom…
RT @adamdobson123: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcom…
RT @adamdobson123: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcom…
RT @adamdobson123: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcom…
RT @adamdobson123: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcom…
RT @adamdobson123: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcom…
RT @adamdobson123: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcom…
RT @adamdobson123: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcom…
RT @adamdobson123: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcom…
RT @adamdobson123: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcom…
RT @adamdobson123: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcom…
RT @adamdobson123: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcom…
RT @adamdobson123: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcom…
RT @adamdobson123: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcom…
RT @adamdobson123: Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcom…
Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcomes from the NeuPSIG working group https://t.co/aEJae4hr1p