Cervical disk herniation

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Background

  • Nucleus pulposus protrudes through posterior annular fibrosis
    • Leads to radiculopathy or less commonly myelopathy

Clinical Features

  • Neck/shoulder/arm pain in dermatome distribution, weakness, hyperreflexia

Differential Diagnosis

Workup

Management

  • MRI required for definitive diagnosis

Disposition

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