Radiculopathy
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Radiculopathy is the involvement of a nerve root as it exits the spine, generally due to compression or irritation. Depending on the affected level, the discomfort may be felt in the neck and arms or in the lower back and legs.
Common symptoms: Pain that radiates along the path of the nerve, tingling, a feeling of numbness, or weakness in the corresponding area.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist evaluates the functioning of the nerves, and the neurosurgeon takes part when the involvement of the spine is assessed.
When to seek care? If the pain extends toward an arm or a leg, or is accompanied by persistent weakness or tingling, it is advisable to have a professional examine it to pinpoint the cause.
Data on 116 doctors who treat radiculopathy
Which specialist treats radiculopathy?
Radiculopathy is compression or irritation of a spinal nerve root that causes radiating pain. A neurosurgeon is the specialist who evaluates and treats cases that don't improve with conservative management. If you have pain radiating down your leg or arm with tingling or weakness, see this specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in radiculopathy
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Quiñones Pesqueira
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Frequently asked questions
What is radiculopathy?
Radiculopathy is the involvement of a nerve root as it exits the spine, generally due to compression or irritation. Depending on the affected level, the discomfort may be felt in the neck and arms or in the lower back and legs.
Which doctor treats radiculopathy?
Radiculopathy is compression or irritation of a spinal nerve root that causes radiating pain. A neurosurgeon is the specialist who evaluates and treats cases that don't improve with conservative management. If you have pain radiating down your leg or arm with tingling or weakness, see this specialist.