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[Physio Explained] Differential diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy with Dr Erik Thoomes
Jul 3, 2024
Dr Erik Thoomes discusses differential diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy, provocation tests, and patient reported outcome measures. The podcast explores distinguishing radiculopathy from somatic neck pain, personalized physiotherapy, and an expert masterclass on diagnosis and management.
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- Differential diagnosis helps prognosis and management plans, requiring medical tests for specific causes like fractures or tumors.
- Provocative tests like Spurling's test and upper limb neural tension tests offer high specificity and sensitivity for accurate diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy.
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Importance of Differential Diagnosis in Cervical Radiculopathy
Differential diagnosis between cervical radiculopathy and somatic radiating neck pain is crucial as it affects prognosis and management plans. While non-specific neck pain often lacks a nociceptive source, specific causes like fractures or tumors require medical tests for diagnosis. Cervical radiculopathy, though serious, has a good prognosis with targeted conservative management, usually leading to recovery within four to eight months.
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