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Cervical Disc Herniation and Pain by Gabriella Tungadi is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses dermatome hypalgesia (reduced sensitivity to pain) caused by posterolateral herniation of a lower cervical intervertebral disc. It notes that such herniations commonly cause pain from the lower cervical spine over the upper scapula and down the arm, with numbness in the hand. The document reviews past misdiagnoses of this condition and how recognition of cervical disc herniations has improved. It also compares cervical and lumbar discs, noting similarities in mobility and strain but
- Author
- Gabriella Tungadi
- Language
- EN