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Kalra Brain & Spine

At KBS, we treat our patients as neighbors, friends, and family. Our goal is to educate you, treat your symptoms, and help you recover as fast as possible

Radiculopathy

Radiculopathy, commonly known as a pinched nerve, occurs when the nerve root in the neck or back becomes compressed. The result is inflammation of the nerve root. The most common reason radiculopathy may occur is a herniated disc, degeneration of the disc or surrounding joints, and, in rare cases, a tumor.

Symptoms

  • Numbness
  • Tingling
  • Weakness
  • Pain
Radiculopathy Kalra brain and spine

Risk Factors/Causes

Radiculopathy can be caused by a variety of conditions or injuries, including:

  • A herniated disc compressing the nerve root
  • Sciatica
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Bone spurs
  • Tumors of the spine
  • Osteoarthritis or spinal arthritis
  • Spinal stenosis; a painful condition when the spinal canal narrows
  • Compression fractures
  • Spondylolisthesis, when a vertebra moves and rests on the vertebra below
  • Scoliosis
  • Diabetes

Risk factors for developing radiculopathy include:

  • Aging
  • Being overweight
  • Poor posture
  • Improper lifting techniques
  • Repetitive motions
  • A family history of degenerative bone conditions

Treatment Options

In most cases, radiculopathy is treatable without surgery. Depending on the severity of your radiculopathy and other health conditions, Dr. Kalra may recommend certain medications, and/or treatments including:

  • Non-steroidal drugs, such as ibuprofen, aspirin or naproxen
  • Oral corticosteroids or injectable steroids
  • Gabapentin or Lyrica
  • Physical therapy

In some cases, Dr. Kalra may recommend surgery to treat the cause of the nerve compression, such as repair of a herniated disc, widening of the spinal canal space, removing a bone spur or fusing the bones.

New Hope From a Spine Expert

When world-class training meets hometown values deeply rooted in family and community, the result is the kind of medical care you’ve always hoped for. This describes Kalra Brain & Spine, the practice of Dr. Ricky Kalra, who specializes in the most up-to-date evidence-based neurological care. If your condition requires neurosurgery, schedule a consultation with Dr. Kalra today.

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Kalra Brain & Spine
5899 Preston Road
Suite 1303
Frisco, TX 75034

 

Phone

972-905-9226

 

Fax

972-905-9269