Spinal Levels

Question 1

What is the test for impairment of motor function in the muscles served by the L5 nerve root?

Answer 1

Power of Dorsiflexion of the big toe

Question 2

Sensory symptoms in the lateral aspect of the lower limb could be secondary to what problem?

Answer 2

meralgia paraesthetica; a condition that classically arises due to compression of the lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh (? Hx of recent weight gain?)

L2 radiculopathy

Question 3

An issue with which nerve might cause sensory problems in the calf region?

Answer 3

The sural nerve supplies sensory innervation to the calf region

Question 4

A problem with the obturater nerve might causes symptoms where?

Answer 4

Motor and sensory symptoms in the medial thigh

Question 5

Autonomic dysreflexia can only occur if the spinal cord injury occurs above what level?

Answer 5

Autonomic dysreflexia can only occur if the spinal cord injury occurs above the T6 level