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Table 1 Benson surgical outcomes rating

From: Clinical results of endoscopic sciatic nerve decompression for deep gluteal syndrome: mean 2-year follow-up

Outcomes

Symptoms

Excellent

No pain with prolonged periods of sitting (>30 min), strenuous activity, bending, twisting, stairs, rapid walking, jogging.

Good

No pain with short periods of sitting (≤30 min) or daily activities or mild pain with prolonged periods of sitting or strenuous activity.

Fair

Occasional mild pain with short periods of sitting or normal daily activities or moderate pain with prolonged sitting or strenuous activity.

Poor

Severe pain with short periods of sitting or normal daily activities, little change from preoperative level of pain associated with sciatic nerve.