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MediumNeurologySciatica (S1 Radiculopathy)ukmlamrcgp aktpanemrcem sbamrcp part 1prescribing safety assessment

A 35-year-old man presents with acute onset back pain radiating down his left leg (sciatica). He reports numbness in the lateral aspect of his foot and weakness of ankle plantarflexion. The ankle reflex is absent on the left side. Straight leg raise test is positive. What nerve root is most likely affected?

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