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1. L5 radiculopathy: affects inversion &amp; eversion, radiculopathies usually assoc. with back pain, normal NCS, neuropathic pattern on EMG
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<br/>2. Common peroneal (dorsiflexion &amp; eversion of the foot; <i>mnemonic: PED DROPS</i>): eversion affected, EMG changes confined below knee, compression at fibular neck e.g. squatting/anaesthesia
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<br/>3. Sciatic nerve (peroneal component; the other is the tibial n.): generally restricted to post-hip surgery &amp; dislocation, EMG abnormal above the knee
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<br/>4. Meralgia parasthetica: painful numbness of the lateral cutaneous n. of thigh
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<br/>5. Lumbosacral plexopathy (diabetic amyotrophy): pain, quads wasting, patchy EMG changes in the iliopsoas, hip, adductors, quads
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<br/>6. Lumbar canal stenosis: leads to neurogenic claudication
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<br/>7. Charcot Marie Tooth (CMT): bilateral foot-drop


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[[Category:Neurology]]
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