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    139. Lumbar Radiculopathy

    enFebruary 11, 2015
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    About this Episode

    In this episode, neurosurgeon Dr. J. Max Findlay discusses lumbar radiculopathy along his personal experience with this condition. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: ·      Define “radiculopathy” and “radiculitis” ·      Discuss the basic features of lumbar radiculopathy ·      Identify the differences between an L5, S1 and L4 radiculopathy ·      Discuss treatment options for radiculopathy

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