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.
Julie Bjornson, DC
Dr. Julie Bjornson, a graduate of Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, is the longtime secretary of the ACA Council on Neurology. For more information on graduate training in neurology, contact the council at 772-485-8558 or neurosecretary@cs.com.