Intervertebral Disc Disease — MCQs

Which of the following is not a typical symptom of a lumbar disc herniation?

All of the following contribute to the intervertebral disc EXCEPT:

A patient while lifting a heavy weight presents with sudden onset pain in the lower back radiating along the postero-lateral thigh and lateral leg to the big toe with numbness. The most likely diagnosis is:

A patient presented with Saddle anaesthesia with bladder and bowel involvement and muscle power is normal. The diagnosis is:

A 60-year-old woman with a history of chronic back pain presents with acute-onset sharp pain radiating down the right leg. She also reports numbness and tingling in the foot. What is the best next step in management?

A right-sided disc herniation at the L5-S1 level typically may cause:

Investigation of choice for lumbar prolapsed disc -

Tuberculosis of the spine commonly affects all of the following parts of the vertebra except:

Identify the condition shown in the image:

Which of the following statements about Pott's spine is false?