radiculopathy
radicula latin

With radiculopathy, sharp pain shoots from the lower back down into one or both legs.

In a radiculopathy, the problem occurs at or near the root of the nerve, along the spine.

Radiculopathy- a condition where one or more spinal nerves are compressed.

The anti-inflammatory effect of the corticosteroid is responsible for providing pain relief when radiculopathy exists.

In addition to the clinical history, the neurological examination may show signs suggesting a cervical radiculopathy.

Neurocysticercosis involving the spinal cord, most commonly presenting as back pain and radiculopathy.

Back injections may help treat two major back pain problems: radiculopathy and spinal stenosis.

In early 2011 she was diagnosed with cervical spondylosis or cervical radiculopathy.

This would be categorized as a radiculopathy, meaning that the pain radiates from an overactive nerve root.

A herniated disc can cause radiculopathy.

Sometimes, radiculopathy is caused by herniated nucleus pulposus.

It is not a very sensitive test when used for individuals without classic radicular signs suggestive of cervical radiculopathy.

The "straight leg raise test" is often used to diagnose a lumbar or sacral nerve root radiculopathy.

Forms of radiculopathy and related conditions:

A comprehensive systematic review found moderate quality evidence that spinal manipulation is effective for the treatment of acute lumbar radiculopathy.

Hilarius also frequently suffered from radiculopathy.

Cervical radiculopathy (compression of disks in the neck) often develops in workers who hold a phone on a shoulder while typing.

Sensorimotor radiculopathy.

Lumbar radiculopathy.

Several natural history studies have also reported that foraminal stenosis is common among asymptomatic isthmic patients and does not correlate well with radiculopathy.

This type of gait may also be seen in L5 radiculopathy and after poliomyelitis, but is then usually seen in combination with foot drop.

Surgery is advocated for cervical radiculopathy in patients who have intractable pain, progressive symptoms, or weakness that fails to improve with conservative therapy.

If the activity of the nerves at rest is abnormal, this may indicate nerve lesion, radiculopathy, or lower motor nerve degeneration.

For correct diagnosis, non-specific low back pain must be differentiated from radiculopathy and serious spinal problems such as a tumor, infection or spinal fracture.

Acute low back pain and radiculopathy: MR Imaging findings and their prognostic role and effect on outcome.