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#435 Neck Pain with Dr. Anthony Mikula
· 1 h 11 min
Episode #435 Neck Pain with Dr. Anthony Mikula
A real pain in the neck (Get it?! We have fun.) Protect your neck! Learn how to evaluate a patient with neck pain, and differentiate between mechanical neck pain, radiculopathy, and myelopathy. You’ll learn who should be reassured, who should see a surgeon, and what nonoperative options are available. We’re joined by Dr. Anthony Mikula @anthony_mikula from Mayo Clinic. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments
• 00:00 Introduction • 06:14 Anatomy and Pain Generators • 09:58 Approach to Neck Pain • 22:57 Differentiating Radiculopathy from Non-Specific Neck Pain • 24:05 Management of Mechanical Neck Pain • 27:36 Indications for Imaging • 29:21 Terminology and Explanation of Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Spondylolysis • 30:48 Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) • 32:23 Imaging Terminology and Plain Films • 36:19 Pathophysiology of Cervical Radiculopathy • 38:34 Physical Examination for Cervical Radiculopathy • 44:54 Diagnostic Work-up for Radiculopathy • 51:53 Interventions for Cervical Radiculopathy • 53:53 Considerations for Surgery • 57:49 Recognizing Cervical Myelopathy • 01:00:17 Natural History of Myelopathy • 01:02:25 Referral and Treatment for Myelopathy • 01:09:28 Summary and Takeaways
Credits
• Written and Produced by: Paul Williams, MD, FACP • Show Notes: Paul Williams, MD, FACP • Infographic and Cover Art: Paul Williams, MD, FACP • Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP • Reviewer: Leah Witt, MD • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP • Technical Production: PodPaste • Guest: Anthony Mikula, MD
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- https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/neurologic-surgery-residency-minnesota/meet-our-trainees/
- https://thecurbsiders.com/category/curbsiders-podcast
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- https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKlzOLxyztvA1BkJfnf67
- https://www.youtube.com/@thecurbsiders7326
- https://thecurbsiders.com/digest
- https://www.teepublic.com/user/kashlakmemorial
- https://www.getfreed.ai/
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