Radiculopathy
From the plain-English glossary.
Definition
A pinched or irritated nerve root producing symptoms along its territory: pain, tingling, numbness or weakness in the limb it serves.
Why it matters to you
Sciatica is its most famous costume. The territory pattern is what lets examination find the level.
This page is education, not medical advice for your specific situation — an examination is how care decisions get made. If you may be experiencing an emergency, call 911. Full medical disclaimer.
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