Following a workplace accident, a 57-year old patient is diagnosed with a prolapsed nucleus pulposus (prolapsed disc) of the lumbar spine with L1 nerve root compression.. Which of the following may be observed clinically?

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Following a workplace accident, a 57-year old patient is diagnosed with a prolapsed nucleus pulposus (prolapsed disc) of the lumbar spine with L1 nerve root compression..  Which of the following may be observed clinically?

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Anesthesia of the skin overlying the inguinal ligament

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Weakness of knee flexion

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Weakness of thigh adduction

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Decreased sensation of the lateral thigh

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