Extra-spinal sciatica and sciatica mimics: a scoping review |
Siddiq, Md Abu Bakar
(Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Brahmanbaria Medical College)
Clegg, Danny (School of Health and Social Care, London South Bank University) Hasan, Suzon Al (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Rajshahai Medical College) Rasker, Johannes J (Faculty of Behavioral Management and Social Sciences, Psychology Health and Technology, University of Twente) |
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