Lower Limb Nerve Compression

Question 1

Femoral Nerve

Answer 1

Weakness in knee extension,
loss of the patella reflex,
numbness of the thigh

Question 2

Lumbosacral Trunk

Answer 2

Weakness in ankle dorsiflexion, numbness of the calf and foot

Question 3

Sciatic nerve

Answer 3

Weakness in knee flexion and foot movements, pain and numbness from gluteal region to ankle

Question 4

Obturator Nerve

Answer 4

Weakness in hip adduction, numbness over the medial thigh