Hi MMglobal
Here's the axial slice the corresponds to the herniation
http://img542.imageshack.us/img542/9568/mri0004.jpg
My left leg scored about a 1/5 before the surgery doing the routine strenght tests. Trying to lift the knee and bring the ankle foward sitting down. I couldn't move it even without resistance. My right leg was a little stonger.
The diagnostic was a herniation affecting the left side. Right now dorsiflexion is impossible with the left foot and I can't bring my leg foward standing up. My right leg is getting weaker. My surgeon has more that 30 years of experience.