6 - Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

L4 nerve root compression : Motor weakness : Quadriceps muscle, hip adductors, tibialis anterior muscle weakness. Reflex : Patellar tendon reflex is diminished or absent. Sensory deficit : Posterolateral thigh, anterior aspect of knee and medial aspect of leg. Unilateral disc herniation between L4 & L5 results in compression of L5 nerve root. ................
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