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.
Tim Smith, MSEE, PE
Tim Smith, MSEE, PE, is CEO of Avazzia, the premier microcurrent biofeedback manufacturer. Smith, principal designer of Avazzia technology, had decades of engineering design experience and success at Texas Instruments before starting Avazzia. While at TI, Smith's products included the logic chips used with the Apollo lunar modules; technology used extensively in military jets, including the F-14, F-15, B1 and B2; and micro-technology that transformed the telecom industry.