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.
Randy Gerson
Randy Gerson, director of marketing for BioPharma Scientific, has more than 20 years of marketing experience and has worked with companies including Xerox, FedEx/Kinkos, Experian and Unitrin Direct. He has participated on many personal and professional boards over his career and is past president of the San Diego Direct Marketing Association. Contact him with questions or comments regarding this article at (858) 622-9493, ext. 13, or rgerson@biopharmasci.com.