title: Cervical Radiculopathy.
abstract: This article discusses the relevant anatomy, clinical presentation, diagnosis and surgical treatment for cervical radiculopathy. The etiology of cervical radiculopathy can play a role in the subsequent treatment of this problem. Both anterior and posterior surgical management is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, University of California-San Diego Medical Center, USA.
authors.forename: B D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Ahlgren
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Garfin
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D017586:Diskectomy; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009192:Myelography; D009333:Neck; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D010808:Physical Examination; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D013126:Spinal Nerve Roots; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed