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.
New on ChiroWeb.com -- International, State and College News
Chiroweb.com has added three new news-related sections:
News Around the World (www.chiroweb.com/world). This is the place to learn what's going on in national chiropractic associations at home and abroad. The site currently contains news from Japan, Sweden, Australia and the U.S. News from other countries is being added as we receive it.
State News (www.chiroweb.com/states). Every year the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations gets together to compare notes. You don't have to wait. Find out what's going on around the country state by state. Among those states that have just provided information are Colorado, Florida, Kansas and Ohio.
Chiropractic College News (www.chiroweb.com/college/news). What's the latest from your alma mater? We're posting information from all 16 U.S. chiropractic colleges. In the future, you'll find information from all 33 chiropractic colleges on the planet.
Check chiroweb.com often for updates and additions to each section. If you belong to the staff of a chiropractic state association, national association or college and have news, e-mail your press releases to editorial@mpamedia.com, or send it by fax to (714) 899-4273.