Radicular pain
In this article, the topic of Radicular pain will be addressed from different perspectives and approaches. Radicular pain has been the subject of interest and debate in various areas, and its relevance has not gone unnoticed in today's society. Over the years, Radicular pain has sparked the interest of experts and fans alike, who have explored its various facets and dimensions. In this sense, we will try to analyze and understand the importance and significance of Radicular pain in the current context, as well as its influence in various spheres of daily life. Through a detailed analysis, we will seek to offer a comprehensive and enriching vision of Radicular pain, delving into its impact and relevance in the contemporary world.
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| Radiculitis | |
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| Specialty | Neurology  |
Radicular pain, or radiculitis (from the Latin: radicula, lit. 'small root'), is pain "radiated" along the dermatome (sensory distribution) of a nerve due to inflammation or other irritation of the nerve root (radiculopathy) at its connection to the spinal column. A common form of radiculitis is sciatica – radicular pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve from the lower spine to the lower back, gluteal muscles, back of the upper thigh, calf, and foot as often secondary to nerve root irritation from a spinal disc herniation or from osteophytes in the lumbar region of the spine.[citation needed] Radiculitis indicates inflammation of the spinal nerve root, which may lead to pain in that nerve's distribution without weakness – as opposed to radiculopathy. When the radiating pain is associated with numbness or weakness, the diagnosis is radiculopathy if the lesion is at the nerve root, or myelopathy if at the spinal cord itself.
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