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If there is s1 nerve compression in the left lateral recess space, what symptoms would you expect?
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Pain/weakness to leg: All symptoms would be to the left leg. Especially to little toe or bottom of foot. You might also expect weakness in the calf or hamstring muscle.
Answered 12/21/2014
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