His HBA1c was 104 mmol/mo. CSF was unremarkable. Neurophysiology confirmed a left lumbosacral plexopathy. Given the significant pain he was commenced on pulsed steroids with a slow taper, yielding ...

Here, we present the case of a patient in whom parenteral lacosamide was an effective adjunct in the management of severe neuropathic pain due to lumbar plexopathy (of uncertain aetiology—possibly ...

The pain usually subsides with rest. Although most recover without surgery, patients with large midline lumbar HNPs may suffer significant neurological impairment. Cauda equina syndrome is caused ...

Note the anterior arm can be affected by impaction behind the symphysis pubis and the posterior arm by pressure along the sacral promontory (highlighted). The shoulders have moved beyond these ...

This paper discusses the theory that subtle lumbosacral canal impingement of the L5 nerve root may be a relatively common occurrence in older footballers and may in fact be a common underlying basis ...

Lumbar spinal stenosis self-care strategies including regular exercise, posture changes, and adopting healthy habits can help relieve back pain caused by narrowing spaces in the spinal canal. Lumbar ...

Although a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) can measure spinal fluid pressure, continual intracranial pressure monitoring over 24 hours or more may be more appropriate for diagnosis when your doctor wants ...

The condition can occur in the cervical spine (neck), thoracic spine (mid back) or the lumbar spine (lower back). Cervical and lumbar stenosis are the most common forms, with lumbar spinal stenosis ...