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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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Nerve conduction velocity (NCV) is a test of the speed of electrical signals through a nerve.  More
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Electromyography (EMG) is a test that checks the health of the muscles and the nerves that control the muscles. See also: Nerve conduction velocity test  More
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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. A typical physical ex...  More
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Medical Procedures for Radiculopathy

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Injection of Steroid Into Spinal Canal
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Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those sufferin...  More
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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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As a general term, traction means pulling on part of the body. Most often, traction uses mechanical force (sometimes generated by weights and pulleys) to put tensio...  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 ...  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.  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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