Background: Pain that exudes and radiate to lower back side and towards the back of leg is defined as sciatica. Aim of this study is to assess the level of knowledge and attitude towards sciatica pain and treatment methods among the population of Hail in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A well-defined questionnaire was conceded among the general population. The study subjects include both male and female gender involving the age above 18 years. The data was collected and questionnaire was used to assess public knowledge and awareness of sciatica symptoms, causes, risk factors, complications and treatment. Duration of study was six month and after collection of data, it was analyzed using the Statistical Package of Social Science Software (SPSS).Results: Among 298 respondents, 206 (69.1%) were females and 148 (49.7%) aged between 18-30 years old. Regarding sciatica pain, s 64.4% of participants defined that most distinctive sign of sciatica is pain that radiates from your lower back into the back or side of your leg. According to multiple regression variables are statistically significantly predicted VO2max, F (6, 291) = 5.131, p < .0005, R 2 = .096. Sciatica was known to of the respondents and 32% were use Physiotherapy and steroid injections are methods to reduce/treat sciatica. Conclusion: Saudi populations have less knowledge about sciatica, as knowledge score (mean ± SD) is 3.6 ± 2.48 its causes and the nature of pain and treatment remedies. Patient education is crucial to treating sciatica. Sciatica can have a variety of reasons.
Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common median nerve compression neuropathy. Its symptoms and clinical presentation are well known Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) accounts for approximately 90% of peripheral entrapment neuropathy cases. By this study the level of knowledge and attitude towards carpel tunnel syndrome and treatment methods among the population of Hail in Saudi Arabia is assessed. Methods: A well-defined questionnaire was conceded among the general population. The study subjects include both male and female gender involving the age above 18 years. The data was collected and questionnaire was used to assess public knowledge and awareness of sciatica symptoms, causes, risk factors, complications and treatment. Duration of study was six month and after collection of data, it was analyzed using the Statistical Package of Social Science Software (SPSS). Results: Among 470 people involved in the study, 40.21% aged between 18 and 30 years old, followed by age group (31-40) with 37.87%, then 21.91% aged more than 40 years old. The majority were Saudi (95.96%). Conclusion: Patient education is crucial regarding Carpel Tunnel Syndrome. It can have a variety of reasons. Most instances of CTS are treated most effectively with conservative measures unless there is an immediate compression of the nerves. The awareness of community was less than expectation among adult population in Hail city 49% and the symptom worsen (59%) in pregnant ladies.
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