Thus, a left L5-S1 disc herniation compresses the left ... In this case, it is caused by nerve root irritation from an HNP. Each nerve root has a specific area of motor and sensory distribution.

Background Clinical examination of patients with chronic lumbar radiculopathy aims to clarify whether there is nerve root impingement ... of chronic radicular pain. Methods A total of 116 patients ...

Or have you had a sudden numbness or pins-and-needles sensation in your legs or feet that you can’t explain?These are not ...

Sciatic nerve pain (also called sciatica or lumbar radiculopathy) affects your lower back and can radiate to the thighs and ...

Manifestations vary according to the nerve root or roots involved (Figure 2). Pain and sensory symptoms are most common; motor weakness and reflex abnormalities may also be seen. The L5 and S1 ...

The pain is worsened with extension of the lumbar spine (eg ... or lateral recess nerve root compression. Thoracolumbar fractures present with back pain and segmental radiation in the distribution ...

The injections have been an option for those with lower-back pain that also travels down the buttock or leg, often referred to as nerve-root pain or sciatica. Some experts believe that their ...