Diabetic lumbar radiculopathy: sciatica without disc herniation.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-1993
Abstract
Three patients with diabetic radiculopathy (DR) are presented. The clinical aspects of DR, its management, and differential diagnosis are reviewed. Diabetic radiculopathy commonly presents with severe unilateral pain of sudden onset that is usually located in the lower extremity, frequently in the proximal segments. Occasionally, bilateral asymmetric pain may be observed. The pain is severe and may require narcotic medications. Sphincteric involvement is rare. Weakness of hip or thigh muscles, decreased sensation and hypo- or areflexia are commonly observed. The clinical picture can resemble that of high lumbar disc herniation. Electrodiagnostic and radiological studies may help differentiate between the two conditions.
Volume
18
Issue
16
First Page
2419
Last Page
2422
ISSN
0362-2436
Published In/Presented At
Naftulin, S., Fast, A., & Thomas, M. (1993). Diabetic lumbar radiculopathy: sciatica without disc herniation. Spine, 18(16), 2419–2422. https://doi.org/10.1097/00007632-199312000-00009
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
8303443
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article