Dermatome Patterns

Dermatomal Patterns help physicians define nerve radiculopathy patterns.  Most neurologists/spine specialists  accept certain associated sensation, muscle strength, and reflex changes patterns to specific nerve roots. L5 radiculopathy is typically associated with weakness of the extensor hallucis longus muscle.  That is the muscle that allows the great toe to point upwards.  L5 radiculopathy also follows a […]