Neurological
The characteristics of the pain are:
- sharp pain
- referred to dermatomes supplied by the nerve roots involved
- may be accompanied by neurological symptoms and signs such as reduced muscle power, weak reflexes, etc.
The causes include:
- lumbar disc prolapse
- spinal stenosis
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