smallbutlazy t1_jdu1n9y wrote on March 27, 2023 at 4:46 AM

Reply to comment by Mord42 in Why does mild compression lead to paresthesia but not paralysis? by Hola3008

That is a really good question, I would like to know more myself.

This page has some clues, https://www.openanesthesia.org/keywords/peripheral_nerves_sensory_vs_motor/

regarding the motor nerves they do have a different composition and conduction velocity compared to nerves associated with sensory activity.

lollroller t1_jdvpuyf wrote on March 27, 2023 at 3:29 PM

It is a good question. It is also true regarding both spinal disc herniation on nerve roots, and disc herniation on the spinal cord itself, that sensory pathways are involved far, far, earlier than motor pathways. And in fact, motor involvement is considered much more severe and is often what leads to surgical repair

smallbutlazy t1_jdu1uts wrote on March 27, 2023 at 4:49 AM

also some differences between sensory and motor neurons listed here:

https://byjus.com/biology/difference-between-sensory-and-motor-neurons/