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Right leg knee extensor weak. can't lift lower leg 8in. no injury/pain. lumbar mri ok. getting weaker. emg-75% femoral reduction. unknown. what is it?
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Complicated: any atrophy? strongly recommend neuro consult to begin with if no trauma and negative MRI LS spine. make sure there are no impinging lesions on the femoral nerve along its path.
Answered 6/11/2017
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