Research into leg pain patterns from damaged L5 and S1 nerve roots used MRI to analyze spinal ... provider for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Beginning at the S1 level ... Dorsal root ganglion RFA is used to treat radiculopathy. There are multiple applications of pulsed RFA in the treatment of chronic pain.

2000).The majority of herniated discs occur in a posterolateral direction, compressing the ipsilateral nerve root as it exits from the dural sac. Thus, a left L5-S1 disc herniation compresses the ...