QC: Sciatic Endometriosis: When to Worry

Send us a text with a question or thought on this episode ( We cannot replay from this link)Professor Marc Possover, world-renowned pioneer in neuropelviology, discusses when and why to be concerned about sciatic endometriosis. He explains the critical distinction between regular endometriosis near the sciatic nerve versus endometriosis growing within the nerve itself, which requires specialized neurosurgical intervention.• Cyclical sciatic pain during menstruation may suggest endometriosis involvement• Sensory disorders, numbness, and weakness are serious warning signs requiring immediate attention• Vascular entrapment is the most common cause of sciatic pain in the pelvis• Endometriosis of the sciatic nerve requires specifically trained neuropelviological surgeons, not just gynecologists• Improper surgery on the sciatic nerve can cause permanent disability like foot drop• A comprehensive neuropelviological workup is essential before any surgical intervention• True sciatic nerve endometriosis surgery is among the most difficult and dangerous pelvic proceduresDo you have more questions? Send them in by using the link in the top of the description, emailing [email protected], or visiting the endobattery.com contact page.Support the showWebsite endobattery.com

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