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Radiculopathy : Treatments

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Treatments List

Treatments could include:
  • Injection of Steroid into Spinal Canal
  • Microdiskectomy
  • Primary Lumbar Discectomy
  • Therapeutic Mechanical Traction

Treatments Overview Articles

Radiculopathy
Diagnosis of radiculopathy will usually involve a neurologist. An orthopedist will usually be involved as well. Other specialists will be required depending on the cause of the radiculopathy (e.g., oncologist, if cancer is present). Treatment will...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders

Specific Treatments Articles

Chemonucleolysis
Chemonucleolysis is a medical procedure that involves the dissolving of the gelatinous cushioning material in an intervertebral disk by the injection of an enzyme such as chymopapain. Purpose Between each vertebra lies a disk of cushioning material that keeps the spinal bones from rubbing together and absorbs some of the shock to the spine from body movements.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Physical Therapy
Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those suffering from injuries, disabilities, or disease. Organized physical therapy began during World War I with 800 reconstruction aides.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Chest Physical Therapy
Chest physical therapy is the term for a group of treatments designed to improve respiratory efficiency, promote expansion of the lungs, strengthen respiratory muscles, and eliminate secretions from the respiratory system. Purpose The purpose of chest physical therapy, also called chest physiotherapy, is to help patients breathe more freely and to get more oxygen into the body.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Physical Therapy Assisting
The professional field consists of skilled health care providers who work under the direction or supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapists. Their role is to facilitate care and treatment of patients with injuries, diseases, or disabilities that involve mobility or other basic physical functioning.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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