Glossary

Radiculopathy

Radiculopathy

Radikulopathie·Also: Nervenwurzelreizung, Wurzelkompressionssyndrom

A radiculopathy is an irritation or damage to a nerve root at the spine, often caused by a slipped disc. It manifests itself with pain, tingling or weakness that radiates along the nerve.

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