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.
Correction
Beginning on the front page of the Jan. 15, 1996 issue, "The Uncrowned Champion," by Todd Narson, DC, CCSP, there is an editing error of gender and relationship. Corey Narson, DC, who along with Dr. Todd Narson treated boxer Lamar "Cochise" Murphy, is referred to throughout the article as Dr. Todd Narson's brother, when in fact Corey is Todd's wife! This is quite embarrassing and the editor(s) responsible has been slapped around. To Drs. Corey and Todd Narson, please accept our apologies.