Cervical Disc Prolapse Flashcards
1
Q
what is the risk if this happens?
A
can impinge on a nerve root
2
Q
presentation
A
shooting neuralgic pain down dermatomal distribution
weakness
loss of reflexes
3
Q
common sites
A
C6, 7 or 8
4
Q
what can a large prolapse lead to?
A
myelopathy
5
Q
diagnosis
A
clinical findings
MRI (high rate of false positives)
6
Q
management
A
conservative
surgery (discectomy)
