While cervical disc pathology can unquestionably produce radiculopathy, many patients presenting with arm pain, paresthesia or perceived weakness do not exhibit the clinical behavior of true nerve-root compromise. In these cases, failure to differentiate the primary pain generator may lead to unnecessary spinal injections, nerve ablation procedures or surgical consultation despite limited likelihood of benefit.
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We are alleging that the CCE told the school what they had to do to become accredited, and the school had an extremely long period of time to comply but just failed to do so. Therein, they breached their fiduciary duties to the students of the school. - Dr. Joseph Hoffman,PC, attorney for 75 Life students in lawsuits against the chiropractic college, Dr. Sid Williams, and the board of trustees. (Source: Marietta Daily Journal, Nov. 1, 2002)