Inciting Events Associated With Cervical Radiculopathy.

Background: Cervical radiculopathy (CR) is a clinical diagnosis defined as a combination of neck, shoulder, and arm pain, often accompanied by sensory and motor symptoms. CR is often caused by degenerative spine pathology associated with impingement of a cervical nerve root, and this pathology can be visualized using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT). [Correction added September 4, 2019, after online publication: 'computer tomography' corrected to 'computed tomography'] Factors that are associated with the onset of CR have not been explored.

Comparison of Symptoms From C6 and C7 Radiculopathy.

Study Design: Case series.

Objective: This study compared the locations of arm pain, sensory symptoms, and subjective complaints of arm weakness in patients with cervical radiculopathy from MRI confirmed C6 and C7 nerve root compression.

Summary Of Background Data: Cervical radiculopathy is defined as arm pain, sensory and motor symptoms caused by irritation of a cervical nerve root.

Exploration of sensory impairments associated with C6 and C7 radiculopathies.

Background Context: Cervical radiculopathy is a common disorder caused by compression of the cervical nerve roots and is characterized by arm pain and altered sensory-motor function. Incongruity in the locations of C6 and C7 dermatomes in competing versions of historical dermatome maps has plagued interpretation of impaired sensation associated with C6 and C7 radiculopathies. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) allows accurate identification of the C6 or C7 nerve root compression and therefore makes it possible to explore sensory findings that are associated with compression of specific nerve root.