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ArticleCureus2024

Integrative Physiotherapy Management of Cervical Radiculopathy and Concurrent Tarlov Cysts.

Harsh R Nathani, Vrushali Athawale, Grisha Ratnani

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Harsh R NathaniCommunity Health Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Vrushali AthawaleCommunity Health Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
Grisha RatnaniCommunity Health Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Tarlov cysts, also known as perineural cysts, are usually associated with lumbar discomfort and neurological deficits, with an uncertain etiology that may involve genetic predisposition and collagen disorders, possibly influenced by traumatic events and hemorrhagic episodes. Diagnostic methods such as magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography myelography are commonly employed and treatment approaches range from conservative measures to more invasive interventions. This case involves a 42-year-old female with cervical pain and upper limb symptoms; a comprehensive assessment, including diagnostic imaging and physiotherapeutic interventions, resulted in significant improvements in pain intensity, range of motion, manual muscle testing, and functional scale scores after a two-week physiotherapy intervention. These findings contribute to advancing our understanding of managing Tarlov cysts associated with cervical radiculopathy, highlighting the potential efficacy of physiotherapeutic interventions in enhancing patient outcomes.

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cervical radiculopathymanual muscle testingmyelographyperineural cyststarlov cysts

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PMID38681406
PMCPMC11056202

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