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Radiculopathy refers to disease of the spinal nerve roots (from the Latin radix for root). Radiculopathy produces pain , numbness, or weakness radiating from the spine.

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Symptoms
This has given rise to a recently-recognized category of radiculopathy termed "salon sink radiculopathy," so-called bec...
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Causes
This has given rise to a recently-recognized category of radiculopathy termed "salon sink radiculopathy," so-called bec...
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Tests
In persons with spinal cancer or other progressive disorders, the appearance of radiculopathy may be an important sign ...
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Treatments
removal of the flexible intervertebral disc and joining of the adjacent vertebrae so that they grow into a single bone)...
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Drugs
  • methylPREDNISolone
  • morphine
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Risk Factors
  • Accidental Falls
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Arthritis
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Complications
Prognosis varies with the underlying process causing the radiculopathy. For sports injuries, at one extreme, the progno...
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Prevention
  • Maintain Healthy Weight
  • Maintaining a safe environment
  • Use Proper Lifting Techniques
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Doctor Specialties
  • Neurologist
  • Orthopedic surgeon
  • Physical medicine specialist
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