Other patients had "transitional vertebrae" between the lumbar spine and sacrum. This malformation also affected the rate of L4/L5 versus L5/S1 herniation, depending on the location of the ...

Lumbar Spine: Common Pathology and Interventions . Andrea Strayer. J Neurosci Nurs. 2005;37(4):181-193. ... Thus, a left L5-S1 disc herniation compresses the left S1 nerve root.

Kaplan's notes from a May 8, 2013, appointment indicate "X-rays of the lumbar spine look good," according to the complaint. Suffering from continued back and hip pain, Wyett says, she saw (nonparty) ...

According to Mayo Clinic, sciatica is a sharp, shooting pain that runs from the lower back down the side or the back of the leg, and it’s typically caused by a compressed L5 vertebrae nerve ...

Despite greater operative complexity, inclusion of L5-S1 in oblique lumbar interbody fusion may be safe and feasible with no increase in early complications, according to published results.

Dr. Amin fused the L4 and L5 vertebrae in Mr. Hoecker's lower back. First, he decompressed the spinal nerve roots. Next, he removed the degenerated disc between the two vertebrae.