A brief history of sciatica.
METHODS
Historical review.


OBJECTIVE
Appraise history of concept of sciatica.


METHODS
Europe.


METHODS
Selected, original quotations and a historical review.


RESULTS
Evolution of ideas from hip disorders, through interstitial neuritis.


CONCLUSIONS
Current concepts of discogenic sciatica.
Pearce
J M S
JM
Department of Neurology, Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull York Medical School, UK.
D049668:History, 15th Century; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D049691:History, Medieval; D006801:Humans; D009482:Neurophysiology / Q000266:history*; D012585:Sciatica / Q000266:history*; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000266:history*; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000266:history*