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Treatment for radiculopathy varies with the nature and severity of the disease process or injury that has caused the disorder. Conservative (non-surgical) treatment is often attempted first. This consists primarily of rest, exercise , and medication. Patient-specific exercises a...[read article]

Tests for Radiculopathy

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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A nerve conduction study is a test that measures the movement of an impulse through a nerve after the deliberate stimulation of the nerve.The ability of a nerve to ...  More
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Electromyography(EMG) is a test that checks the health of the muscles and the nerves that control the muscles.  More
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Medical Procedures for Radiculopathy

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Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those suffering...  More
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Injection of Steroid Into Spinal Canal
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Chemonucleolysis is a medical procedure that involves the dissolving of the gelatinous cushioning material in an intervertebral disk by the injection of an enzyme s...  More
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Traction uses weights and pulleys to put tension on a displaced bone or joint, such as a dislocated hip, to realign the bone and immobilize it. Traction is also use...  More
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Surgical Procedures for Radiculopathy

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Disk removal is one of the most common types of back surgery. Diskectomy(also called discectomy) is the removal of an intervertebral disk, the flexible plate that c...  More
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Primary Lumbar Discectomy
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Prescribed Medications for Radiculopathy

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MORPHINE (MOR feen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or ...  More
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METHYLPREDNISOLONE (meth ill pred NISS oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common ...  More
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