Question

Which of the following can be a result of spinal disk herniation?

(a) Sciatica

(b) Spondylolisthesis

(c) Spondylosis

(d) Peripheral Vascular Disease

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My question is from Nerve Conduction Velocity topic in chapter Diagnostic Investigation in Neurology and Cardiology of Clinical Science

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) Sciatica

To elaborate: Sciatica happens when the nerves originating from the lower back, i.e. around the lower lumbar region or the sacral region are getting pressed. Spinal Disk Herniation is more commonly called as slip disk, a condition in which the disk in has moved or inflamed in the vertebral column and is pressing up against the spinal chord. Spondylosis is the degeneration of the vertebral column while spondylolisthesis happens when the vertebra is impinging the nerves. It is another reason for sciatica. Peripheral Vascular Disease is when the blood vessels of the peripheries, mostly legs are impinged or blocked.