Cervical radiculopathy

Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2011 Aug;22(3):439-46, viii. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2011.02.013.

Abstract

With regards to spinal disorders, neck pain is one of the most common presenting symptoms, only second to low back pain. When pain radiates down the arm and is associated with sensory and motor disturbances, cervical radiculopathy is suspected.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Electromyography
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Neck Pain / etiology
  • Physical Examination
  • Radiculopathy / diagnosis*
  • Radiculopathy / etiology
  • Radiculopathy / therapy*