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Sciatica's Varied Meaning
- Sciatica often means nerve root pain causing severe leg pain, but the term varies widely in meaning.
- Tom Jessen finds it useful as an approachable term despite its imprecision.
Listen and Match Patient Language
- Listen fully to patient descriptions and use their language to meet them where they are.
- Time your introduction of technical terms to match patient readiness and understanding.
Role of Patho-Anatomy in Sciatica
- Discussing patho-anatomy with patients remains important for radicular pain to acknowledge nerve root involvement.
- Balance complexity by sharing clear explanations without excessive caveats to aid understanding.