21st August 2020

A 34-year old builder presents to his GP complaining of back pain which came on suddenly

A 34-year old builder presents to his GP complaining of back pain which came on suddenly after lifting heavy bricks. On examination, he has limited flexion and extension of the spine, a loss of sensation on the lateral aspect of his right leg and a weakness of dorsiflexion on his right side compared to his left. Which lumbar disc is most likely to have prolapsed, given his symptoms?

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