NR 601 Case Study: Comprehensive Evaluation and Management of Lumbar Radiculopathy in an Adult Female (Lucretia D)

“NR 601 Case Study:
Comprehensive Evaluation and
Management of Lumbar
Radiculopathy in an Adult Female
(Lucretia D)




NR 601 Case Study: Lucretia D
Primary Issue: Chronic Low Back Pain with Radiculopathy



Name: Lucretia D.

• Age: 56 years
• Sex: Female
• Ethnicity: Caucasian

, • Occupation: Office administrator (sedentary job)
• Marital Status: Married
• Insurance: Private
• Chief Complaint: “I’ve had worsening lower back pain going down my leg for the past
month.”




History of Present Illness (HPI)
Lucretia D. is a 56-year-old female presenting with a 1-month history of worsening low back
pain radiating into the left leg. Pain is described as sharp, burning, 6/10 at baseline and 8/10
with prolonged sitting. Pain radiates from the lower lumbar region to the posterior thigh and
lateral calf.

Symptoms worsen with:

• Sitting > 20–30 minutes
• Bending forward
• Lifting objects

Symptoms improve with:

• Rest
• Heat application
• Walking short distances

She reports occasional numbness and tingling in the left foot. No bowel/bladder incontinence.
No saddle anesthesia. No recent trauma.

Denies fevers, weight loss, IV drug use, or cancer history.




Past Medical History
• Osteoarthritis (knees)
• Dyslipidemia
• Seasonal allergies


Past Surgical History