Leg Symptoms Associated with Sacroiliac Joint Disorder and Related Pain

Neurogenic or referred symptoms in the leg or legs usually originate from lumbar disorders, and the area and pattern of these symptoms are specific to the underlying pathology and involved neural tissues. For example, lumbar vertebra (L)5 root impairment secondary to lumbar disc herniation typically causes lateral thigh and leg pain on the involved side, particularly after lifting, twisting, or moving a heavy weight [1], while cauda equina syndrome secondary to lumbar spinal canal stenosis commonly results in bilateral posterior leg numbness during walking or standing.

Source: Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery - March 29, 2017 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Eiichi Murakami, Toshimi Aizawa, Daisuke Kurosawa, Kyoko Noguchi Source Type: research