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radicolari

Radicolari is the Italian adjective used to describe anything related to nerve roots. In medical terminology, radicular pain or radiculopathy denotes irritation or compression of a spinal nerve root, producing symptoms in the distribution of that root.

Anatomy and function describe how each spinal segment gives rise to a dorsal and ventral nerve root

Clinical features of radicolari disorders include radicular pain that radiates from the spine into the arms

Common etiologies include intervertebral disc herniation, spinal stenosis, foraminal encroachment from degenerative changes, spondylolisthesis, tumors, infections,

Diagnosis relies on clinical evaluation and targeted examination, such as the straight-leg-raise or Spurling tests, followed

Treatment is typically multimodal. Conservative approaches include analgesics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, physical therapy, and activity modification.

Prognosis varies with the underlying cause and severity; many radicular symptoms improve over weeks to months,

that
join
to
form
a
spinal
nerve.
The
sensory
fibers
map
to
dermatomes,
while
motor
fibers
control
muscles.
When
a
root
is
affected,
the
resulting
symptoms
typically
follow
a
specific
nerve
root
pattern
rather
than
a
single
limb-wide
distribution.
or
legs,
often
described
as
sharp,
electric,
or
burning.
Patients
may
experience
numbness,
tingling,
or
weakness
in
the
affected
area,
and
reflexes
corresponding
to
the
involved
root
may
be
reduced.
and
traumatic
injury.
Radiculopathy
is
more
frequent
in
the
lumbar
and
cervical
regions,
reflecting
the
propensity
for
nerve-root
irritation
in
these
areas.
by
imaging
like
MRI
to
identify
nerve-root
compromise.
Electrodiagnostic
studies
(EMG/NCS)
can
aid
in
confirming
radiculopathy
and
excluding
distal
neuropathies.
Epidural
steroid
injections
may
provide
relief.
Surgery,
such
as
discectomy
or
decompression
procedures
(laminectomy/foraminotomy),
is
considered
for
persistent
or
progressive
neurological
deficits
or
intolerable
pain
despite
conservative
care.
particularly
with
timely
treatment.