Cervical disk herniation: Difference between revisions
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==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
*Neck/shoulder/arm pain in dermatome distribution, weakness, hyperreflexia | *Neck/shoulder/arm pain in [[Spinal cord levels|dermatome]] distribution, weakness, hyperreflexia | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
Revision as of 16:43, 26 May 2017
Background
- Nucleus pulposus protrudes through posterior annular fibrosis
- Leads to radiculopathy or less commonly myelopathy
Clinical Features
- Neck/shoulder/arm pain in dermatome distribution, weakness, hyperreflexia
Differential Diagnosis
Workup
Management
- MRI required for definitive diagnosis