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Whats " displacement of nerve root " for l5-s1 in my spine?

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Dr. Ilene Ruhoy answered

Specializes in Neurology

Roots: can be displaced or compressed by pathology in and/or around the intervertebral foramina. L5/S1 root displacement can causes lower back, buttock, lateral thigh and anterolateral calf pain. It can also cause specific sensory and strength deficits along its distribution.

Answered 5/6/2018

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