An MRI performed two months after onset of symptoms was positive for a broad-based central L4-5 disc herniation indenting the ventral thecal sac. Patient’s medical history includes a cesarean section and anemia. The onset of these symptoms came after a motor vehicle accident.
Patient number one is a 33-year-old female who has low back pain radiating to the left posterior lower leg down to the calf with tingling in the left calf. This information may also be useful for patients with symptoms of radiating low back pain looking for information on their problem. The intended audience of this article is healthcare providers who refer patients for EMG & NCV testing to assist with the diagnosis of lumbar radiculopathy.
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