Cervical Radiculopathy – Clinical Findings, Pathophysiology and Natural History
In this spine surgery lecture, the epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathophysiology and natural history of cervical radiculopathy are described.
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Lecturer: Richard Assaker, MD, PhD
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
- Up to 3 CME Credits
Ref.ID: 2_10_assaker
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.031
What you will cover in this lecture
This lecture is about the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and natural history of cervical radiculopathy, starting with describing the burden of the disease with reference to established literature. The etiological causes are explained with reference to imaging findings. The clinical findings are explained in detail and the listener is guided in identifying the pathological level based on clinical examination. The pathophysiology is explained with schematic diagrams. The natural history is explained to enable the selection of appropriate cases for intervention.
Learning Objectives
- To learn about etiology and epidemiology of cervical radiculopathy
- Natural history and clinical findings
- Pathophysiology of cervical radiculopathy
Target Groups
Practicing Spine Surgeons
in Orthopaedic or Neurosurgical services for Continuing Education or recertification
Richard Assaker, MD, PhD
- Professor of Neurosurgery, CHRU Lille, Hôpital Salengro, Lille, France
eccElearning Participation
Editor
Author
- Clinical findings, pathophysiology and natural history of cervical radiculopathy
- Cervical radiculopathy - non-operative management
- Cervical radiculopathy - surgical management
- Adjacent disc disease and management of cervical TDR
- Planning deformity correction: Sagittal Plane Deformity Correction Techniques
- Interbody Fusion for Scoliosis: TLIF, ALIF, LLIF
Lecture Presentation
Clinical Findings, Pathophysiology and Natural History of Cervical Radiculopathy
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
- Up to 3 CME Credits
Access This Lecture
You can get access to this spine lecture by enrolling on our Diploma in Spine Surgery or purchasing a lecture bundle:
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