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Cervical Radicular Pain and Radiculopathy
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Differentiating the Level
It is not possible to distinguish C6 from C7 radiculopathy with a sensory examination of the so-called dermatomes. The below picture is based off data from Rainville et al. [1] The asterix indicates the only area where there is a statistical difference, with impaired in the distal radial aspect of the dorsal forearm more common in C6 than C7 radiculopathy.
Shoulder Girdle Pain
Scapular and shoulder pain can occur with cervical nerve root irritation.
Mizutamari et al found the following pain referral pattern:
| Nerve root | Shoulder Girdle Region |
|---|---|
| C5 | Suprascapular region |
| C6 | Suprascapular to posterior deltoid region |
| C7 | Interscapular region |
| C8 | Interscapular and scapular regions |
References
Literature Review
Literature Review
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