Cervical Radiculopathy
What is Cervical Radiculopathy?
Cervical radiculopathy is the clinical description of when a nerve root in the cervical spine becomes inflamed or damaged, resulting in a change in neurological function. Neurological deficits, such as numbness, altered reflexes, or weakness, may radiate anywhere from the neck into the shoulder, arm, hand, or fingers.
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Symptoms of Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical radiculopathy is a pinched or irritated nerve in the neck causing pain, numbness, or weakness radiating into the chest or arm. Symptoms of Cervical radiculopathy can include:
- Sharp pain and tingling in the neck, arm, back, or shoulder (can be dull)
- Pins and needles or reduced sensation of touch
- Headache, muscle weakness, or nerve injury
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Cervical Radiculopathy Treatment Options
There is a wide range of treatment options available for cervical radiculopathy. The treatment will depend mainly on the underlying cause of the patient’s symptoms as well as the severity of signs and symptoms.
Nonsurgical treatments are usually tried first. If there is no improvement in cervical radiculopathy symptoms after 6 to 12 weeks of treatment, then surgery might be considered.
Nonsurgical Treatments for Cervical Radiculopathy
- Rest or activity modification.
- Physical therapy for more formal exercise management and training.
- Ice and/or heat therapy.
- Oral medications to manage symptoms, as long as there isn’t risk for further deterioration.
- Lumbar traction/spinal decompression therapy
- Epidural steroid injections can be very helpful and provide excellent relief that can last multiple weeks/months to many years in some cases.
Surgical Treatments for Cervical Radiculopathy
If an impairment exists, varying levels and degrees of surgery may be recommended as a treatment option for cervical radiculopathy, including:
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion
- Cervical Disc Replacement
- Posterior cervical keyhole foraminotomy
To determine your best treatment option for cervical radiculopathy, please call us at (860) 872-6229 or request an appointment online today.
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