Lumbago is a symptom which may be defined as a mid to lower back pain which may extend to the buttocks, thigh(s) and leg(s) in either a uni- or bi- lateral fashion (if/when the lower limb is involved the symptom is termed sciatica rather than lumbago).
Lumbago may also be accompanied by other symptoms and signs [...]
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Lumbago is a symptom which may be defined as a mid to lower back pain which may extend to the buttocks, thigh(s) and leg(s) in either a uni- or bi- lateral fashion (if/when the lower limb is involved the symptom is termed sciatica rather than lumbago).
Lumbago may also be accompanied by other symptoms and signs such as loss of sensation (usually the sole of the foot and posterior aspect of the calf region) and motor function (usually loss of plantar flexion of the foot and toes as well as a diminished ankle jerk reflex) in some areas and back stiffness (pain and rigidity upon movement of the lumbrosacral part of the spine)…
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