This review aims to examine the diagnostic accuracy of selective nerve root blocks (SNRBs) to identify patients most likely to benefit from lumbar decompression surgery. Design Systematic review of ...

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

Neurological examination was normal. Initial MRI spine showed enhanced swollen distal cord with abnormally thickened enhancing spinal nerve roots in this area, and prominent veins at the level of ...

suggesting possible nerve-root involvement. Electrodes fastened to the wrist and hands and small electric shocks sent to the forearm, wrist and finger to measure the speed of conduction through the ...

A new study led by researchers at University Hospitals Connor Whole Health found that adults with newly diagnosed sciatica ...

A dermatome is an area of skin that gets its sensation from a specific spinal nerve root. Spinal nerves exist in 31 pairs, one on each side of the spine. These nerves send signals for things like ...

A dermatome is an area of skin that gets its sensation from a specific spinal nerve root. Spinal nerves exist in 31 pairs, one on each side of the spine. These nerves send signals for things like ...

Nerve root morphological variability is often incompletely appreciated on preoperative imaging and can complicate intraoperative decision-making. This case demonstrates the utility of spinal endoscopy ...

The free end of the avulsed nerve root was seen floating in the interpeduncular cistern. There was no other associated brain injury. I had a road traffic accident on the way to work. I suddenly fell ...

Working with your healthcare provider and a physical therapist can help determine if that is the case. The nerve roots that transmit the sensation of pain to the legs and feet are located in the lower ...

We think that this is a dramatic example of cranial nerve and spinal root enlargement in a case of CIDP, and stress the importance of making a correct differential diagnosis when the disease presents ...