What should be done initially for disc prolapses and why?
refer to physio
80% resolve spontaneously
when should an MRI be considered for a disc prolapse?
after 6 weeks of physio with no improvement
what is the initial management for sciatica?
six weeks of physiotherapy
when is surgery done for sciatica?
After six weeks of physio with no improvement
when should surgery for sciatica be done if a patient has foot drop and why?
within four weeks
foot drop will become permanent in around two months
how does an epidural abscess appear on MRI?
T1 = hypointense T2 = hyperintense