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Chee Keong Chan1, Ho-Yeon Lee, Won-Chul Choi

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic, Sarawak General Hospital, Kuching, Malaysia.

European Spine Journal : Official Publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
|October 13, 2010
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Sciatica-like leg pain can signal cervical cord compression, a rare but serious condition. Early diagnosis using cervical blocks can prevent misdiagnosis and guide effective treatment for this false localizing sign.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Pain Medicine

Background:

  • Cervical cord compression can present with sciatica-like leg pain, a false localizing sign.
  • Concurrent lumbar lesions can complicate diagnosis, potentially leading to delayed or incorrect management.
  • Funicular leg pain, resulting from spinothalamic tract irritation, is a rare manifestation of cervical cord compression.

Observation:

  • Two cases of cervical cord compression presenting with sciatica-like leg pain were reviewed.
  • Case 1 involved multi-level cervical spondylosis with cord compression.
  • Case 2 involved cervical disc herniation at two levels with cord compression.

Findings:

  • Both patients had co-existing lumbar lesions that could mimic or contribute to leg pain.
  • Cervical blocks were diagnostic in identifying the cervical level responsible for the leg pain.
  • Surgical decompression of the cervical spine provided significant pain relief in both cases.

Implications:

  • Cervical blocks may serve as a valuable diagnostic tool for identifying the source of funicular leg pain in cervical cord compression.
  • This study highlights the importance of considering cervical pathology in patients with unexplained leg pain, even with apparent lumbar issues.
  • Further research is warranted to establish the role of cervical blocks in diagnosing funicular pain due to cord compression.