Have you ever wondered about the term Radiculopathy? Well, Radiculopathy is a medical situation that is used to describe certain problems that usually originates in the spinal cord area and at the nerve roots. One of the most common seen situations is back pain.

However, in particular, for radiculopathy it must commence at a particular location. And this is caused close to the spine, at the area where the nerve root exits. The main symptom of radiculopathy is back or neck pain, which may also spread out to other areas in the arms or legs. In such a condition, the patient may present with radiating pain down into his or her arms or legs; hence the term radiculopathy.

Diagnostic methods for radiculopathy include a thorough physical examination and an MRI of the neck or back. The presence of isolated back pain does not necessarily point to radiculopathy Phoenix Arizona and Scottsdale Arizona. Several non-surgical and surgical treatment modalities are available for treating radiculopathy and spinal stenosis. The treatment methods may be different and catered to the needs of a particular patient.

Dr. Abhishiek Sharma is one of the leading spine surgeons with vast experience in treating a numerous spine surgery and cranial procedures including spinal stenosis, laminectomy, discectomy, radiculopathy, and spinal decompression in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. His areas of expertise include spine, neuro-oncology, pain, epilepsy, peripheral nerve and neuro-trauma. His Second Opinion Program provides a no-obligation evaluation for patients diagnosed with a Neurosurgical or spine diagnosis. The Second Opinion Program can offer patients with peace of mind that comes with confirmation of provided diagnosis and evaluation of both surgical and non-surgical options under his guidance.

About Abhishiek Sharma

Dr. Abhishiek Sharma is a Neurosurgeon and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon in Phoenix and Scottsdale Arizona. He understands that it can be very distressing to be diagnosed with a Neurosurgical diagnoses however he encourages patients to seek all potential treatment options - both surgical and non-surgical, depending upon the likely outcomes.

If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Sharma, please call (602) 266 – 2272.

Website: http://www.abhisharmamd.com/