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radiculopathy occurs more often in the middle-aged and elderly than in the young. However, injuries due to sports, heavy lifting, or bad posture affect the young as well.

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What is Right leg radiculopathy?

Right leg radiculopathy refers to pain, numbness, or weakness that occurs when a nerve in the lower back is compressed or irritated, typically affecting the right leg. This condition often stems from issues such as a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or degenerative disc disease. Symptoms may radiate along the path of the affected nerve, potentially impacting mobility and daily activities. Treatment options can include physical therapy, medication, or, in severe cases, surgery.


What is C7-8 radiculopathy?

C7-8 radiculopathy refers to a condition where the C7 and C8 nerve roots in the cervical spine are compressed or irritated, often due to herniated discs, bone spurs, or other spinal issues. Symptoms may include pain, numbness, or weakness radiating down the arm, particularly affecting the triceps and fingers. This condition can result in difficulty with activities that require arm strength or dexterity. Diagnosis typically involves clinical evaluation and imaging studies, with treatment options ranging from physical therapy to surgical intervention, depending on severity.


What is a negative risk?

A negative risk is something that is a bad or dangerous risk to take.


What is a sample of control risk?

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What is another name for lumbar radiculopathy?

Lumbar radiculopathy is also known a sciatica .


You Need a icd 9 code for Radiculopathy?

ICD 9 got radiculopathy


How common is radiculopathy?

Millions of persons experience some form of radiculopathy at some point in their lives.


What causes radiculopathy?

Radiculopathy can be caused by any disease or injury process that compresses or otherwise injures the spinal nerve roots.


What is the ICD 9 code for Acute Lumbar myofascitis with radiculopathy and Acute cervical myofascitis with radiculopathy?

729.1 724.2 724.4 729.1 723.4


What are symptoms of cervical radiculopathy?

There are a few symptoms that are associated with cervical radiculopathy. The common symptoms of this condition is pain in the chest, arms, fingers, and legs.


What are the symptoms of radiculopathy in neck and upper spine?

Radiculopathy, or nerve compression, usually presents with numbness, tingling, and even pain. Patients with radiculopathy of the cervical spine (neck) usually present with neck and shoulder pain, and/or numbness/tingling that can go down the arm.


Is cervical radiculopathy a medical term?

Yes, cervical radiculopathy is a medical term meaning disease of one of the roots of the spinal nerves coming out of the spinal cord at the neck.


What are common pain medicines for Radiculopathy?

vicodin and prednisone with flexeril.


How important is exercise in treating radiculopathy?

Exercise is key to the treatment of both conservative and surgical treatment of radiculopathy. It may even be curative in some cases. It is also an important aspect of recovery from surgery.


What is another name for sciatica?

also known as lumbago or lumbar radiculopathy


What is the medical term meaning any disease of the spinal cord?

Myelopathy is any disease or pathological condition of the spinal cord.