PT or cervical collar for cervical radiculopathy?
To shorten recovery time for adults with acute cervical radiculopathy, recommend either physical therapy (PT) and a home exercise plan or a cervical collar and rest. Both are more effective than a wait-and-see strategy.
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Mariya
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Department of Family Medicine, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.
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Gavagan
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D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D009989:Orthotic Devices / Q000191:economics; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000191:economics; D011843:Radiculopathy / Q000628:therapy*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012146:Rest
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