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.
Kentuckiana Correction
Holiday Children's Angel: A Chiropractic Fundraiser, written by Dr. Claudia Anrig and published in the December 1, 1998 issue of Dynamic Chiropractic, erroneously reported that Kentuckiana Children's Center had been closed due to lack of funds. The center is open. It's the school for children with "special needs" that was closed recently because of lack of funds.
-- DC editorial staff