From: Prognostic factors in non-surgically treated sciatica: A systematic review
Prognostic factor studied | Positive association with poor outcome | No association |
---|---|---|
Socio-demographic/individual | Â | Â |
Older age | 0 | |
Gender | 0 | |
Previous sciatica | 0 | |
Smoking | 0 | |
Higher BMI/obesity (15% overweight) | 0 | |
Clinical (symptoms & signs) | Â | Â |
Longer duration of symptoms | 1 [18] | |
Baseline pain/symptom severity | 1 [13*] | |
Neurological deficit | 1 [12] | |
Nerve root tension signs | 1 [18] | |
Clinical (radiological findings) | Â | Â |
Level of disc herniation | 0 | |
Smaller disc prolapse | 1 [15] | |
Occupational | Â | Â |
Heaviness of work | 0 |