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.
Karen Silberman, CAE
Karen Silberman joined the ACA as its new executive vice president in October 2016, after serving for four years as executive director of the Federal Bar Association. Before that, she served as executive director at both the Society for Human Resource Management Foundation and the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity. Contact her at EVP@acatoday.org.