Case of August 2008

Clinical History:

48-year-old lady with persistent back pain and MRI was done.

A 48-year-old lady presented to us with persistent back pain.  She has suffered from lower limb pain and numbness consistent with right sciatica for years.  On physical examination, there is reduced sensation over L4 to S1 dermatome and right-sided power loss over L5 myotome.