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Ciática - Prevención

Nombres alternativos

Neuropatía del nervio ciático; Disfunción del nervio ciático

Prevención:

La prevención varía dependiendo de la causa del daño al nervio. Se debe evitar permanecer sentado o acostado por tiempo prolongado ejerciendo presión sobre los glúteos.

Nervio ciático

Cola de caballo

Daño al nervio ciático

Fecha de revisión: 5/12/2008
Versión en inglés revisada por:Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone & Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc

Referencias

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Chou R, Qaseem A, et al. Diagnosis and treatment of low back pain: a joint clinical practice guideline from the American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society. Ann Intern Med. 2007;147(7):478-491.

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