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.
Apology
To the Editor:
My article in the January 17, 1990 (page 42-43) issue of Dynamic Chiropractic, "What Is a Chiropractic Science Journal?" incorrectly indicated that the Oklahoma Chiropractic Journal is included in the Chiropractic Library Consortium's Index to the Chiropractic Literature. My apologies for any inconvenience this error may have caused.
Joseph C. Keating, Jr., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Palmer College of Chiropractic-West
Sunnyvale, California