Open AccessCervical Radiculopathy due to Cervical Degenerative Diseases : Anatomy, Diagnosis and Treatment
Author(s) -
KyoungTae Kim,
Young-Baeg Kim
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of korean neurosurgical society/journal of korean neurosurgical society/daehan sin'gyeong oegwa hag'hoeji
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.604
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 1598-7876
pISSN - 1225-8245
DOI - 10.3340/jkns.2010.48.6.473
Subject(s) - medicine , cervical radiculopathy , weakness , radicular pain , surgery , conservative treatment , disease , cervical spondylosis , physical therapy , cervical spine , alternative medicine , pathology , lumbar
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.