The terms refer to any injury that requires immediate medical treatment to prevent loss of life or limbs and can potentially cause prolonged disability or death. (jeffbrooketeam.com)
Under the new guidelines, LDTs would be considered high risk if inaccurate results could lead to death or prolonged disabilities. (scientificamerican.com)
Sciatica is back pain that radiates down the legs, causing additional pain, numbness or weakness, and prolonged disability and may affect as many as 1 in 20 people. (nutritionfacts.org)