Question

which condition involves nerve root compression in the neck, causing arm pain and sensory loss in a specific dermatome?
cervical radiculopathy
peripheral neuropathy
cervical myelopathy
thoracic outlet syndrome
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question 38 (2 points)

Explanation:

• Cervical radiculopathy is defined by nerve root compression in the cervical spine, leading to dermatome-specific arm pain and sensory loss.
• Peripheral neuropathy affects peripheral nerves broadly, not cervical nerve roots.
• Cervical myelopathy impacts the spinal cord itself, not individual nerve roots.
• Thoracic outlet syndrome involves compression of structures in the thoracic outlet, not cervical nerve roots.

Answer:

A. Cervical radiculopathy