title: [Sciatica: an open problem].
abstract: The Authors believe it erroneous to consider disc herniation as the only pathology responsible of sciatalgia. They emphasize the importance of proper diagnostic investigation prior to any operative intervention.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002420:Cauda Equina; D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications; D010524:Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D012585:Sciatica / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D013126:Spinal Nerve Roots; D013128:Spinal Osteophytosis / Q000150:complications; D013130:Spinal Stenosis / Q000150:complications
vernacular_title: Sciatalgia: problema aperto.