Mehl. lower limb nerves L4, L5, S1

Question 1

The answer on USMLE if patient loses knee (patellar) reflex + has weakened knee extension.?

Answer 1

L4

Question 2

Pain / paresthesias / numbness in …… distribution (anterior thigh + medial leg).

Answer 2

L4

Question 3

L4 radiculopathy = Disc herniation of L3-4.

Answer 3

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Question 4

Just remember that L4 is the one where the knee reflex is fucked up.

Answer 4

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Question 5

The answer on USMLE if patient loses dorsiflexion.?

Answer 5

L5 radiculopathy

Question 6

Pain / paresthesias / numbness in ….. distribution (lateral + anterior leg).

Answer 6

L5 radiculopathy

Question 7

Disc herniation of L4-L5 = L5 radiculopathy.

Answer 7

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Question 8

The answer on USMLE if patient loses ankle (Achilles) reflex + has weakened plantar flexion.?

Answer 8

S1 radiculopathy

Question 9

Pain / paresthesias / numbness in …….. distribution (sole of foot + lower leg).

Answer 9

S1

Question 10

Disc herniation of L5-S1 = S1 radiculopathy.

Answer 10

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Question 11

Just remember that S1 is the one where the ankle reflex is fucked up.

Answer 11

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Question 12

SALT -> S1, Achilles, Lateral leg dermatome, Tibial motor issue (plantar flexion).

Answer 12

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