Spinal Nerves
Radiculopathy and Neuropathy
The last four spinal nerves of the neck supply the entire shoulder and arms.
The last four spinal nerves of the lower back supply the pelvis, hips, and legs.
When the neck and back are injured in a car collision, most likely one or more of these nerves sustain injuries as well. Injuries to these nerve roots cause pain, numbness, and or tingling to the arms or legs. This manifestation is known as “radiculopathy” and, left untreated, becomes “neuropathy”.
Again, the treating physician is responsible to look and finding these injured nerves days after the accident. This is a VERY difficult and daunting task. Because patients don’t have full-blown symptoms, and to untrained eyes, undetectable.
ER physicians, family medical doctors, and family chiropractors do not perform in-depth mapping of the brain, spine, and spinal nerves in order to locate these hidden injuries. This is why if the patient has pain, numbness or tingling in the extremities, they must be evaluated by a physician who has trained in Neurology.
Depending on the type of collision and or extent of the injuries, MRI, CT scan, and or NCV may be used to further investigate the injuries. Documentation of these neurological manifestations is also extremely important. Injuries to the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves are some of the worst injuries caused by car accidents. This is why auto insurance companies recognize these injuries as “high value drivers” in the calculation of pain and suffering settlement.
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