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==Workup== | ==Workup== | ||
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[http://www.orthobullets.com/spine/2030/cervical-radiculopathy Orthobullets] | |||
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Revisión del 17:25 27 may 2017
Background
- Nucleus pulposus protrudes through posterior annular fibrosis
- Leads to radiculopathy or less commonly myelopathy
Clinical Features
- Neck/shoulder/arm pain in dermatome distribution, weakness, hyperreflexia
| Radiculopathy | Motor Deficit | Sensory Deficit | Diminished Reflex |
|---|---|---|---|
| C5 | Deltoid & Biceps | Biceps | |
| C6 | Brachioradialis & Wrist extension | Thumb Paresthesia | Brachioradialis |
| C7 | Triceps & Wrist flexion | Index/Middle/Ring Paresthesia | Triceps |
| C8 | Index/Middle distal phlnx flexion | Small Finger Paresthesia |
Differential Diagnosis
Workup
- MRI required for definitive diagnosis