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Which one of these best describes myotomes?
What is the most common cause of cervical radiculopathy?
How is cervical radiculopathy diagnosed?
Between which vertebral bodies does the C4 nerve root exit?
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Which finger(s) may experience tingling and numbness in a C8 radiculopathy?
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What is the difference between cervical disk herniation and cervical radiculopathy?
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What is the difference between cervical disk herniation and cervical spinal stenosis?
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What are dermatomes?
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Which nerve root exits between C7/T1 vertebral bodies?
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Which condition is characterized by symptoms in multiple and/or bilateral nerve root distributions, often accompanied by cord compression?
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What is the gold standard for confirming the diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy and cervical spinal stenosis?
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Which condition may result in pain and sensory changes in a dermatomal pattern with or without motor weakness in a myotomal pattern?
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What symptom is often worse with neck extension in patients with cervical radiculopathy and cervical spinal stenosis?
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Which condition is characterized by asymptomatic or local pain?
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What is the term used to describe the narrowing of the spinal canal due to a protruding or herniated disk?
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Which condition may be accompanied by cord compression (myelopathy)?
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What is the term used to describe a test that can worsen sensory symptoms (pain, tingling, numbness) with neck extension?
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Which imaging technique is considered the gold standard for confirming the diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy and cervical spinal stenosis?
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Which condition can progress to spinal stenosis if the disk protrudes or herniates far enough to cause significant narrowing of the spinal canal?
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Study Notes
Cervical Radiculopathy and Spinal Stenosis
- Myotomes are a group of muscles that receive innervation from a single nerve root.
- The most common cause of cervical radiculopathy is a herniated disk or degenerative changes in the spine.
- Cervical radiculopathy is diagnosed through a combination of physical examination, medical history, and imaging studies such as MRI or CT scans.
Nerve Roots and Dermatomes
- The C4 nerve root exits between the C3 and C4 vertebral bodies.
- The C8 nerve root is associated with tingling and numbness in the pinky finger.
- Dermatomes are areas of skin that receive sensory innervation from a single nerve root.
- The nerve root that exits between the C7/T1 vertebral bodies is T1.
Cervical Disk Herniation and Spinal Stenosis
- Cervical disk herniation refers to a condition where the disk protrudes or bulges, putting pressure on the nerve root.
- Cervical radiculopathy is a condition where the nerve root is compressed or irritated, resulting in pain and sensory changes.
- Cervical spinal stenosis is a condition where the spinal canal is narrowed, putting pressure on the spinal cord.
Diagnosis and Imaging
- The gold standard for confirming the diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy and cervical spinal stenosis is an MRI.
- The term used to describe the narrowing of the spinal canal due to a protruding or herniated disk is spinal stenosis.
- The Spurling's test is a test that can worsen sensory symptoms (pain, tingling, numbness) with neck extension.
Clinical Presentation
- Cervical radiculopathy may result in pain and sensory changes in a dermatomal pattern with or without motor weakness in a myotomal pattern.
- Symptoms are often worse with neck extension in patients with cervical radiculopathy and cervical spinal stenosis.
- Cervical disk herniation may be characterized by asymptomatic or local pain.
- Cervical spinal stenosis may be accompanied by cord compression (myelopathy).
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Test your knowledge on myotomes, dermatomes, and cervical radiculopathy in this quiz. Learn about the mapping of motor and sensory innervations, as well as the causes and diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy.
