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.
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K. Jeffrey Miller, DC, MBA
Dr. K. Jeffrey Miller is an assistant professor at the University of Missouri School of Medicine and a chiropractic physician in the Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation departments at the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute (MOI). Dr. Miller has been a doctor of chiropractic for nearly four decades and a chiropractic orthopedist for over 30 years. He is a prolific writer, publishing over 250 articles and nine books. A sought-after speaker in the U.S. and abroad, Dr. Miller has presented over 300 postgraduate programs in 34 states and several countries.