Cervical spine radiculopathy (CSR) presents a complex socioeconomic problem for patients, clinicians, families, employers and healthcare systems. Due to the heterogeneity of clinical presentation and underlying mechanisms, clinical assessment can be challenging. This review will examine the literature on the underlying pathophysiology and studies investigating the holistic assessment strategies for this disabling condition. The authors will focus particular attention on the psychological factors associated with CSR and the physical and imaging strategies to establish a diagnosis.

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将拼图思维融入实践：颈椎神经根病的评估。

颈椎神经根病 (CSR) 给患者、临床医生、家庭、雇主和医疗保健系统带来了复杂的社会经济问题。由于临床表现和潜在机制的异质性，临床评估可能具有挑战性。本综述将审查有关潜在病理生理学的文献以及调查这种致残状况的整体评估策略的研究。作者将特别关注与企业社会责任相关的心理因素以及建立诊断的物理和影像学策略。