Radiculopathy

Nerve root irritation in the spine can produce radiating pain, paresthesia, or weakness in a dermatomal pattern.

Cervical radiculopathy affects the arms; lumbar radiculopathy may follow a sciatic pattern into the leg.

Imaging and clinical correlation help determine whether injection, physical therapy, or operative decompression is appropriate.

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This page is educational—not a substitute for medical advice. If you have new neurological symptoms, seek timely evaluation.