Radiculopathy refers to a set of conditions in which one or more nerves is affected and does not work properly (a neuropathy). The emphasis is on the nerve root (radix = `root`). This can result in pain (radicular pain), weakness, numbness, or difficulty controlling specific muscles. In a radiculopathy, the problem occurs at or near the root of .....
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This refers to the actual pathological process which causes the radicular pain. It may be due to disease, compression, or reduction in local blood supply by other causes.
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Disease of the spinal nerve roots.
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<pathology> A herniated intervertebral disk (nucleus pulposus) is one which has become displaced (prolapsed) from its normal position in between the vertebral bodies of the spine. ... Herniated disks often impinge on nearby nerve structures resulting in pain and neurologic symptoms. A clinical situation where the radicular nerve (nerve root) ...
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(rә-dik″u-lop´ә-the) disease of the nerve roots. spondylotic caudal radiculopathy compression of the cauda equina due to encroachment upon a congenitally small spinal canal by spondylosis, resulting in neural disorders of the lower limbs.
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This refers to the actual pathological process which causes the radicular pain. It may be due to disease, compression, or reduction in local blood supply by other causes.
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Any diseased condition of the roots of nerves.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ra-dik′yū-lop′ă-thē Definitions: 1. Disorder of the spinal nerve roots. Synonyms: radiculitis
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Radiculopathy: Any disease of the spinal nerve roots and spinal nerves. It is synonymous with radiculitis. Radiculopathy is characterized by pain which seems to radiate from the spine to extend outward to cause symptoms away from the source of the spinal nerve root irritation.Causes of radiculopathy include deformities of the discs between the buil...
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Infection or other damage of the peripheral nerves and spinal roots, accompanied by weakness, numbness, and eventual paralysis. Radiculopathy is distinguished from peripheral neuropathy frequently by its asymmetric presentation
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radiculopathy Disease of spinal nerve roots.
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any disease of the nerve roots; can be caused by disk prolapse, arthritis, and other problems
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A constriction of a nerve in the spinal column usually due to a slipped or herniated disc, which results in shooting pains.
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