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Rabelo et al. investigated the the myofascial stiffness of plantar fascia, Achilles tendon in 39 individuals diagnosed with PF and individuals with no history of PF.
👉 Neurologic signs and symptoms of cervical radiculopathy vary depending on the pathologic level of the cervical segment, but specific diagnosis might become easier if the root(s) compression lesion shown in advanced imaging,...
This is a composite map of lumbar facet joint pain referral locations from multiple studies. (s. below 📙)The lumbar and low lumbar/gluteal regions are the most common locations of pain. Although not depicted here, referral of pain distal to the knee can also occur, but is rare.
But important to know:
👉 In 122 patients with LDH (clinical diagnosis of radiculopathy alongside corresponding MRI evidence of LDH) the size of disc fragment, measured on pre operative MRI and the weight of disc fragment, measured intraoperatively, had NO impact on PROMS after lumbar microdiscectomy.
