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= Cervicobrachialgia =
= Cervicobrachialgia =
Cervicobrachialgia is another manifestation of spinal cord disease. It’s characterised by the presence of neurological symptoms of the neck and arm, in the distribution of C5 – C8, most commonly C8.
{{#lst:Cervicobrachial syndrome|neurology}}
 
== Etiology ==
 
* Trauma to the back
* Spondylosis (age-related arthritis of the spine)
* Spinal disc herniation
* Spinal stenosis
* Spinal tumour
 
== Clinical features ==
The symptoms include weakness, atrophy, sensory loss, and radicular pain in the neck or upper arm. If C8 is affected, we can see the following symptoms:
 
* Sensory symptoms on little finger
* Motor symptoms of the hand muscles
* Loss of triceps reflex
 
== Diagnosis and evaluation ==
Diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms. Imaging may be necessary in case of severe symptoms.
 
== Treatment ==
Treatment is only supportive, with physical therapy and NSAIDs. If the symptoms are very severe, surgical treatment may be an option.
 
= Conus medullaris and cauda equina syndrome =
= Conus medullaris and cauda equina syndrome =
{{#lst:Cauda equina syndrome and conus medullaris syndrome|neurology}}
{{#lst:Cauda equina syndrome and conus medullaris syndrome|neurology}}
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[[Category:Neurology 2]]