What nerve root comes from L5-S1?

Radiculopathy and Degenerative Spine Disease The lumbar nerve roots exit beneath the corresponding vertebral pedicle through the respective foramen. For example, the L5 nerve root exits beneath the L5 vertebral pedicle through the L5/S1 foramen.

What nerves does L5-S1 affect?

We think that large, extruded L5-S1 disc herniations may affect the superior hypogastric plexus or pre-sacral nerve which is situated anterior to the last lumbar vertebra, the middle sacral artery, the lumbosacral intervertebral disc.

What is the success rate of L5-S1 fusion?

There was an overall 80% fusion rate for all patients who underwent anterior lumbar fusion at L5-S1. Average age was 34 years, with average length of disability from low-back pain of 11 months.

What are the symptoms of S1 nerve root compression?

S1 NERVE ROOT DAMAGE: This pain can come in the form of numbness, tingling, weakness and shooting. S1 nerve root Radiculopathy may cause pain or numbness in the little toe and top of the foot. Consequently, patients find it difficult to stand on their tip-toes or raise their heel off the ground.

What is the recovery time from spinal fusion?

Spinal fusion surgery is a corrective surgery for all spine problems. Spinal fusion recovery time is about 4 to 6 months, with lifetime care.

What are the side effects of spinal fusion?

In addition, nerve damage is a rare, but possible long term effect of having a spinal fusion. Blood clots, bleeding, and pain at the surgical site are potential complications of spinal fusion, according to the AAOS .

What is recovery like after spinal fusion?

Recovery Time. After a spinal fusion surgery, patients can expect to stay in the hospital for two to three days while you’re monitored by your medical team. A highly invasive open back surgery requires that patients are monitored to avoid infection, maintain circulation, and reduce stiffness.

What causes pain in the L5 S1?

Compression or inflammation of the L5 and/or S1 spinal nerve root may cause radiculopathy symptoms or sciatica, characterized by: Pain, generally felt as a sharp, shooting, and/or searing feeling in the buttock, thigh, leg, foot, and/or toes Numbness in the foot and/or toes Weakness in the leg and/or foot muscles and an inability to lift the foot off the floor (foot drop)