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.
Go to Botswana With World Spine Care
World Spine Care is a global charity on a mission to improve lives in underserved communities through sustainable, integrated, evidence-based spine care. WSC is currently serving communities in Botswana and the Dominican Republic, with more projects in the works.
The World Spine Care flagship clinic, which opened in late 2011 in Shoshong, Botswana, has had a steady stream of patients for the past 3.5 years. The reputation of WSC is nationwide with patients from all corners of the country seeking care.
Click here to take a tour of the Shoshong clinic with the new secretary general of the World Federation of Chiropractic, Dr. Richard Brown.