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.
Gary Globe, PhD, MBA, DC
Dr. Gary Globe received his DC in 1981, MBA in 1994 and PhD from the USC Keck School of Medicine in 2004. He practiced chiropractic for 15 years, followed by a decade in various academic roles. Dr. Globe currently is an outcomes researcher at Amgen, Inc.