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.
Where Are They Now?
In 1966, this budding rock-and-roller was off to a promising musical career as the keyboard player for the Bobby Soule Group. But he gave it all up to serve the chiropractic profession in a position he was born to fill.
Can you guess who he is?
Answer to Where Are They Now
While he can still occasionally be heard "tickling the ivories," Dr. Carl S. Cleveland, III is better know as the president of Cleveland Chiropractic College, Los Angeles, and Cleveland Chiropractic College, Kansas City.