A 69-Year-Old Woman Is Evaluated Due to Left Lower Limb

A 69-year-old woman is evaluated due to left lower limb weakness. Last week, the patient was admitted for total hip arthroplasty due to osteoarthritis. Postoperatively, she started complaining of left lower limb weakness and numbness. Physical examination shows decreased dorsiflexion, plantar flexion, and knee flexion. In addition, diminished sensation in the posterior surface of the calf, and the dorsum of the left foot. There is an absent ankle reflex on the left side. Which of the following would explain the patient's symptoms?

A) Diabetic neuropathy
B) L5 radiculopathy
C) Lacunar stroke
D) Peroneal nerve compression
E) Sciatic nerve injury

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