Journal of the Indian Medical Association
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Cauda equina compression and acute unilateral foot drop are commonly described associations with prolapsed intervertebral lumbar disc. The bilateral acute foot drop however is a rare occurrence. ⋯ An urgent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed large central disc prolapse at L3-L4 level with significant canal stenosis. He was operated on emergent basis following which he had progressive neurological improvement.