Sciatica is a symptom of a problem with the sciatic nerve causing pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling. Read about causes, tests, and treatment.| medlineplus.gov
A lumbar magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan uses energy from strong magnets to create pictures of the lower part of the spine (lumbar spine).| medlineplus.gov
Spine injuries and spine disorders such as infection, scoliosis, and herniated disk can cause pain and other issues. Read about problems of the spine.| medlineplus.gov
Spinal fusion is surgery to permanently join together two or more bones in the spine so there is no movement between them. These bones are called vertebrae.| medlineplus.gov
You were in the hospital for spine surgery. You probably had a problem with one or more disks or spine bones. A disk is a cushion that separates the bones in your spine (vertebrae).| medlineplus.gov
A herniated (slipped) disk occurs when all or part of a disk is forced through a weakened part of the disk. This may place pressure on nearby nerves or the spinal cord.| medlineplus.gov