Category: Degenerative Spine Care

Cheiralgia paresthetica is compression of the superficial branch of the radial nerve in the forearm. This condition was first described by Dr. Wartenberg in 1932 when he introduced the term cheiralgia paresthetica and reported five clinical cases.[rx][rx] It is also commonly Read More …>>

S1 Sacral Radiculopathy sacral or buttock pain will radiate into the posterior aspect of the patient’s leg, into the foot or the perineum. On examination, there can be a weakness in plantar flexion. There can also be a sensation loss Read More …>>

L5 Lumbar Radiculopathy patients will often complain of acute back pain, which radiates down the lateral leg, into the foot. On examination, there may be a reduction in muscle strength with big toe extension (extensor hallucis longus), foot eversion, inversion, Read More …>>

L4 Lumbar Radiculopathy is considered a group. This group has a marked overlap of the innervation of the anterior thigh muscles. An acute injury in the distribution of L2, L3, L4 will most commonly present with the patient experiencing radiating Read More …>>

L2 Lumbar Radiculopathy are considered a group. This group has a marked overlap of the innervation of the anterior thigh muscles. An acute injury in the distribution of L2, L3, L4 will most commonly present with the patient experiencing radiating back Read More …>>

Acute Lumbosacral Radiculopathy is the clinical term used to describe a predictable constellation of symptoms occurring secondary to mechanical and/or inflammatory cycles compromising at least one of the lumbosacral nerve roots.  Patients can present with radiating pain, numbness/tingling, weakness, and gait Read More …>>

Facet joint Syndrome is a pathological process involving the failure of the synovial facet joints.[rx] Degenerative changes begin with cartilage degradation, leading to the formation of erosions and joint space narrowing, and eventually sclerosis of subchondral bone. Risk factors include Read More …>>

Facet joint Disorder is a pathological process involving the failure of the synovial facet joints.[rx] Degenerative changes begin with cartilage degradation, leading to the formation of erosions and joint space narrowing, and eventually sclerosis of subchondral bone. Risk factors include advanced Read More …>>