Question

A 60-year-old man has neck pain radiating down his arm with paraesthesia in fingers. MRI shows cervical nerve root compression. According to NICE, which conservative management is recommended first?

Accepted Answer

NSAIDs and physiotherapy

Answer

Immediate surgical decompression

Answer

Rigid cervical collar for 6 weeks

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High-dose oral steroids

Answer

Cervical facet injections

Practice question

A 60-year-old man has neck pain radiating down his arm with paraesthesia in fingers. MRI shows cervical nerve root compression. According to NICE, which conservative management is recommended first?