“Do I need surgery for sciatica?”
I have sciatica. Do I need surgery for sciatica?
2 Answers
NeurologistNeurologist
If your symptoms have lasted longer than 4 months and they are causing limitation or disability in your life the. Surgery is an option
Further evaluation with an MRI is necessary to make that determination. A consultation with a neurosurgeon is warranted if symptoms don’t resolve in 6-8 weeks.
