Sciatica and Disc Herniation Explained: What Patients and Residents Need to Know

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Sciatica and Disc Herniation Explained explained visually for patients and orthopaedic residents. Core idea: Sciatica is nerve-root pain, not just back pain going vaguely down the leg. Educational only. This is not personal medical advice. If symptoms are severe, worsening, traumatic, or associated with red flags, seek assessment from a qualified health professional. References and learning sources: - AAOS OrthoInfo: Herniated Disk in the Lower Back: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/herniated-disk-in-the-lower-back/ - AAOS OrthoInfo: Low Back Pain: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/low-back-pain/ - AAOS OrthoInfo: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/ #Orthopedics #MedicalEducation #Orthovellum