for L5, and 1.29 (95% CI 0.97–1.72) for S1 nerve root impingement. An overall clinical evaluation, concluding on the level and side of the radiculopathy was also performed, and receiver ...

2000).The majority of herniated discs occur in a posterolateral direction, compressing the ipsilateral nerve root as it exits from the dural sac. Thus, a left L5-S1 disc herniation compresses the ...

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 ...