Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar radiculopathy indicates a condition associated with a pinched lumbar spinal nerve root. This can cause soreness, numbness, or instability of the buttock and leg. Sciatica is the term often used by non-specialist people.
Causes of Lumbar Radiculopathy
The most common causes of Lumbar radiculopathy include when the spinal nerve roots are disturbed or contracted by herniated lumbar disc, spinal stenosis, osteophyte formation, spondylolisthesis, foraminal stenosis, or other degenerative unsettlement.
Symptoms of Lumbar Radiculopathy
The most common symptoms of lumbar radiculopathy are found in leg and foot:
- Pain.
- Tingling.
- Numbness.
- Weakness.
- Reflex loss.
Treatment of Lumbar Radiculopathy
The most effective treatment options for lumbar radiculopathy include:
- Epidural steroid injections.
- Medication.
- Physical therapy.
- Spinal fusion.
- Cage implantation.
- Pedicle Screw.
- Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF).
- Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF).
- Lumbar Laminectomy.
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FAQ’S
Does lumbar radiculopathy go away?
- The effects of lumbar radiculopathy may improve after some time without going for any surgical treatment.
- The symptoms may stop showing after some time in normal cases, but it may require treatment if symptoms of pain and weakness are prevailing.
How is lumbar radiculopathy diagnosed?
- Your specialist may ask you to order an X-ray, MRI, or CT scan to accurately diagnose your lumbar condition.
- These tests are helpful in accurate diagnosis and evaluation of lumbar radiculopathy.
