Patient presents with complaints of low back pain radiating to the leg, consistent with lumbar radiculopathy.  Symptoms include sharp, burning, or stabbing pain in the lower back, buttocks, and down the leg, possibly extending to the foot.  The patient reports experiencing numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness in the affected leg.  Onset of symptoms is reported as gradual or sudden, potentially exacerbated by activities such as bending, lifting, or prolonged sitting.  Physical examination reveals positive straight leg raise test, indicating nerve root tension.  Neurological examination demonstrates sensory deficits and diminished reflexes in the affected dermatome and myotome.  Magnetic resonance imaging MRI of the lumbar spine confirms the diagnosis of lumbar disc herniation at the L4-L5 or L5-S1 level, with nerve root compression.  Conservative treatment options such as physical therapy, pain management, and epidural steroid injections were attempted but provided insufficient relief.  Surgical intervention in the form of a lumbar discectomy is indicated to decompress the affected nerve root and alleviate symptoms.  Risks and benefits of the procedure, including potential complications such as infection, bleeding, nerve damage, and recurrent disc herniation, were discussed with the patient, and informed consent was obtained.  The patient is scheduled for a lumbar discectomy procedure.  Postoperative care will include pain management, wound care, and physical therapy to facilitate recovery and restore function.  Follow-up appointments will be scheduled to monitor healing and progress.