Cervical radiculopathy.
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چکیده
With regards to spinal disorders, neck pain is one of the most common presenting symptoms, only second to low back pain. When pain radiates down the arm and is associated with sensory and motor disturbances, cervical radiculopathy is suspected.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America
دوره 22 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007