07 Neurosurgery MCQs

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Lumbar Disc HerniationWhich of the following statements are true?

A. The usual symptomatic lumbar disc herniation occurs in a posterolateral direction.

B. Approximately 95% of lumbar disc herniations occur at the L5–S1 or L4–L5 level.

C. Sciatica is a term used to denote pain felt along the distribution of the sciatic nerve.

D. Weakness of dorsiflexion of the foot is a mechanical sign of a lumbar disc herniation.

E. X-ray films of the lumbosacral spine are obtained to demonstrate the presence and location of a lumbar disc herniation.

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