Discogenic and Non-Discogenic Sciatica

Neurology/Neurosurgery Grand Rounds

Friday, September 21, 2018 at 8:00 AM


This grand round has already taken place.


HSC level 3, lecture hall 6 - Stony Brook, NY
September 21st, 2018
1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Hours

Description

Presentation regarding Sciatica, including history, differential diagnosing, and prognosis.

Dates and Times

Start: 9/21/2018 8:00 AM
End: 9/21/2018 9:00 AM

Objectives

1. To follow the historical development of the syndrome of LBP & Sciatica from the ancient period through the 19th & 20th Century through today

2. To recognize the various possible differential diagnosis underlying the syndrome of sciatica. One has to understand that sciatica is not synonymous with a herniated disc in a patient presenting to us as health provider in the ER.

3. To recognize the true prognosis of Sciatica. The concept that most Sciaticas are curable in a short period of time has been recently challenged.

Speakers

  • Eli Reichenthal, MD
    • Discogenic and Non-Discogenic Sciatica

Location

HSC level 3, lecture hall 6
Stony Brook Medicine
Stony Brook, NY 11794

Accreditation

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) . Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Need help with this Grand Round Session?

Please contact the Grand Round coordinator listed below:

Ellen Clary
Department: Neurology
Phone: (631) 444-7691
Email: ellen.clary@stonybrookmedicine.edu

Give us a call
(631) 444-2094
Office of Continuing Medical Education
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
HSC, Level 2, Room 142
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8222