
#435 Neck Pain with Dr. Anthony Mikula
The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
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Neck Pain Examination Techniques and Diagnosis
The chapter focuses on examining patients with neck pain, discussing specific techniques like the shoulder abduction sign and Spurling sign to assess nerve-related pain. It emphasizes the importance of checking muscle strength and reflexes to differentiate radiculopathy and myelopathy, along with the use of EMG for diagnosis. The speakers also share insights on treatment interventions, surgical considerations, and expected outcomes for patients.
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