Thank you very much for your time and reply Dr Corenman.
The neurosurgeon did not actually check on motor weakness but just asked me if I felt any weakness. I am unsure if I have any weakness or if the slight limp is caused by pain. I don’t feel I have any drop foot issue. Are there any particular tests that should have been conducted to determine weakness?
The concern I have is that with medication or, if I need injections later, as this will not be targeting the root cause of the problem in that the nerve may still continue to be “rubbed” against the herniated disc, then even though the pain is masked, would the nerve not continue to be damaged thus resulting in probable irreversible damage?
With thanks.
