Extruded Right L45 Disc.

Contributor:

Dr. Chris Ekong

Case 9

Age: 59

Sex: Male

History: Low back pain for 10 years. Radiating down right leg for 6 months. Difficulty walking for 3 weeks. No bladder or bowel problems.

Examination:

Examination showed moderate discomfort. SLR of 60 degrees on right side and 80 degrees on the left. Generally areflexic. Decreased sensation left L5 dermatome.

Treatment:

Surgery. The extruded disc was in the axilla of right L4 root.

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