A 58 year-old woman developed right neck and shoulder pain followed by paresthesias down the right arm. Two weeks later, she noted her right foot was limping. On examination, her right biceps reflex ...

This patient has multilevel cervical spondylosis and cervical radiculopathy. Cervical spondylosis is a chronic degenerative process of the intervertebral disks and facet joints. Degeneration of the ...

Nerve compression syndrome occurs when a nerve is squeezed or compacted. Nerves in the torso, limbs, and extremities may be affected. Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common type of nerve ...

Background A 64-year-old woman presented to an outpatient clinic with a 2-year history of itch, burning sensation and intermittent paresthesias within the innervation territory of the sixth cervical ...

There are conditions that deserve special consideration because their presentation may mimic pain of neck origin. When these conditions coexist with primary neck pain, they render the separation of ...

Nerve compression syndrome can develop due to excess pressure on a nerve. It can affect the hands, arms, legs, and other parts of the body. This article looks at the symptoms of nerve compression ...

Radiculopathy, or a pinched nerve in the spine, can cause symptoms, including pain, weakness, and numbness. Pain relievers, steroids, and physical therapy can help treat radiculopathy. A doctor may ...