Sports Medicine Evaluation and TreatmentA sports medicine evaluation will include a thorough history of the event/events that led to the injury, followed by a neurologic and musculoskeletal physical examination. This will include motion, strength, sensation and reflex testing of the arms and neck. Additionally, specific testing movements will be completedto recreate and reduce symptoms. This information will determine what further testing should be completed. These tests can include X-rays (to evaluate the bones in the spine), a computed tomography (CT) scan (for a more detailed view ofthe bones), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for a more specific evaluation of the nerves, discs, muscles, etc., and an electromyogram (EMG) to give important information about the functionality of the nerve-muscle connections. There are many treatment options available for cervical radiculopathy. These options include: medications, rehabilitation, epidural steroid injections (injections targeting the nerves where they leave the spinal cord in the neck), or surgery. Most of the time, cervical radiculopathy can be handled more conservatively without surgery. These options should be discussed with the healthcare provider and an individualized plan can be created.
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