The MRI will be very useful. Now you have to find a good surgeon.

We relocated in 2018 from CA and I needed to find good orthopedic surgeons for my back, knees, shoulders and hips. I looked for surgeons from their mid/late 30s to their 40s, with a solid pedigree from a reputable med school and/or a reputable hospital for their residency (Mayo, Cleveland Clinic), and of course solid reviews from their patients. These surgeons are current on the latest medical innovations, and in that age range, they've done hundreds or thousands of surgeries.

And I found surgeons like this at one hospital system in Wisconsin - Froedert/Medical College of Wisconsin. I had both knees replaced in 2022, and will get my right hip replaced in January 2025. I've also met with a back surgeon I trust, if/when I'll need him, and a shoulder surgeon as well.

I hope that helps. I know what it's like to suffer from sciatica, on both sides, and it's terrible. So all the best to you and I hope you get some relief soon.

Joe

You'll usually find good orthopedic surgeons in one clinic