A focused neurologic exam is performed to identify any neurologic deficit. Lower extremity strength, ... Cite this: Lumbar Spine: Common Pathology and Interventions - Medscape - Aug 01, 2005.

Lumbar Spine: Common Pathology and Interventions . Andrea Strayer. J Neurosci Nurs. 2005;37(4):181-193. ... Clinical exam and history must correlate with radiographic studies.