Cervical Radiculopathy due to Cervical Degenerative Diseases : Anatomy, Diagnosis and Treatment.
10.3340/jkns.2010.48.6.473
- Author:
Kyoung Tae KIM
1
;
Young Baeg KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea. ybkim1218@cau.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Cervical radiculopathy;
Diagnosis;
Surgery
- MeSH:
Humans;
Judgment;
Radiculopathy
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2010;48(6):473-479
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
A cervical radiculopathy is the most common symptom of cervical degenerative disease and its natural course is generally favorable. With a precise diagnosis using appropriate tools, the majority of patients will respond well to conservative treatment. Cervical radiculopathy with persistent radicular pain after conservative treatment and progressive or profound motor weakness may require surgery. Options for surgical management are extensive. Each technique has strengths and weaknesses, so the choice will depend on the patient's clinical profile and the surgeon's judgment.
