International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access

Abstract

Diabetic Lumbosacral Radiculo-Plexus Neuropathy Misdiagnosed as Sciatica: Case Report

Naglaa Hussein*, Matthew Bartels, Mark Thomas

59-Y-old diabetic female, with history of chronic low back pain x 3 years diagnosed as spondylosis and sacroiliitis, controlled by interventional steroid injections and NSAID. Baseline exam: Lumbar lordosis, tenderness over lumbar spine and sacroiliac joints, limited lumbar ROM, Positive FABER test, DTJ: patellar and left ankle jerks G2/unelicited right ankle jerk.

Published Date: 2021-05-11; Received Date: 2021-04-20