radiculopathy
Sign in to saveRadiculopathy (; ), also commonly referred to as pinched nerve, refers to a set of conditions in which one or more nerves are affected and do not work properly (a neuropathy). Radiculopathy can result in pain (radicular pain), weakness, altered sensation (paresthesia) or difficulty controlling specific muscles. Pinched nerves arise when surrounding bone or tissue, such as cartilage, muscles or tendons, put pressure on the nerve and disrupt its function.
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- C5-C6, followed by C6-C7, is the most common location for radiculopathy in the neck.
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Research
12,947 papers- Cervical radiculopathy: epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment.Journal of spinal disorders & techniques · 2015
- Cervical radiculopathy.The Medical clinics of North America · 2014
- Musculoskeletal mimics of lumbosacral radiculopathy.Muscle & nerve · 2025
- Lumbosacral radiculopathy.Neurologic clinics · 2007
- Musculoskeletal mimics of cervical radiculopathy.Muscle & nerve · 2022
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Radiculopathy (; ), also commonly referred to as pinched nerve, refers to a set of conditions in which one or more nerves are affected and do not work properly (a neuropathy). Radiculopathy can result in pain (radicular pain), weakness, altered sensation (paresthesia) or difficulty controlling specific muscles. Pinched nerves arise when surrounding bone or tissue, such as cartilage, muscles or tendons, put pressure on the nerve and disrupt its function.
In a radiculopathy, the problem occurs at or near the root of the nerve, shortly after its exit from the spinal cord. However, the pain or other symptoms often radiate to the part of the body served by that nerve. For example, a nerve root impingement in the neck can produce pain and weakness in the forearm. Likewise, an impingement in the lower back or lumbar-sacral spine can be manifested with symptoms in the foot.