Outcomes Following Multilevel Cervical Disc Arthroplasty in the Young Active Population.

Background: Cervical radiculopathy is a common disorder that portends significant morbidity. The presence of radiculopathy can have a debilitating effect on patients as well as a significant economic impact. Active duty military patients with increased physical occupational demands can be significantly impacted by cervical disease.

Incidence and epidemiology of cervical radiculopathy in the United States military: 2000 to 2009.

Study Design: Epidemiological review of a prospectively collected military database.

Objective: This investigation sought to determine the incidence of cervical radiculopathy and risk factors for its development within the population of the United States military from 2000 to 2009.

Summary Of Background Data: Currently, the epidemiology of cervical radiculopathy remains poorly understood and risk factors for its development have not been reliably defined.