Neck pain.
Neck pain is less common than low back pain but still a relatively common reason for seeing a primary care physician. Therefore, it is necessary for the primary care physician to be comfortable with salient points in the history and to be able to perform a basic neurologic examination. Important aspects of the history and physical examination are reviewed. Important clinical syndromes and treatment options are also reviewed.
Devereaux
Michael
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Neurological Institute, University Hospitals, Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA. michael.devereaux@uhhospitals.org
D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D005356:Fibromyalgia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D026882:Manipulation, Chiropractic / Q000009:adverse effects; D019547:Neck Pain / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D011843:Radiculopathy / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D014911:Whiplash Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis