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.
Pran Manga, PhD, MPhil
Dr. Pran Manga is a professor of health economics at the Tefler School of Management at the University of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada. He is best known for two comprehensive reports (coined the \"Manga Reports\"") discussing the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of chiropractic care.
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