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Take detailed history and physical exam
Take detailed history including but not limited to [[systemic diseases]], [[cancer]], [[infection]], [[neurologic symptoms]] and character of the pain
 
Do complete [[physical examination]] including but not limited to sign of local tenderness, range of motion, sign of [[radiculopathy]] spurling sign and [[straight leg raise ]].
 


Is [[sciatica]] present?
Is [[sciatica]] present?

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Take detailed history including but not limited to systemic diseases, cancer, infection, neurologic symptoms and character of the pain

Do complete physical examination including but not limited to sign of local tenderness, range of motion, sign of radiculopathy spurling sign and straight leg raise .


Is sciatica present?

Yes
No