Lumbosacral radiculopathy: clinical features
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Lumbosacral radiculopathy: clinical features. Central prolapse affects the cauda equina. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Anatomy of L4-L5 disc prolapse
- Central prolapse affects the cauda equina
- Posterolateral prolapse affects the L5 nerve root
- Very lateral prolapse affects the L4 nerve root
- Very medial prolapse affects the S1 nerve root
Differentiating features
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Red flags for sinister causes
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