Thoraco-Lumbar Discs
Last modified by Hussein Abdallah on 2025/05/26 16:32
FACTS
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Key principle: Disc Herniation Types and Traversing vs. Exiting Nerve Roots
| Herniation Type | Nerve Roots Impacted | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central / Paracentra | traversing nerve root (nerve roots below) | L4-5 disc affects L5/S1 nerve root | |
| Far Lateral / Foraminal | exiting nerve root (nerve root at that level) | L4-5 disc affects affects only L4 nerve root |
CONSULT
HPI |
FOCUSED EXAM
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IMG
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Notes
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