A Retrospective Analysis of Trigger Point Injections in the Management of Post-surgical Pain in Patients who had Anterior Cervical Surgery

Abstract

BACKGROUND/INTRODUCTIONC ervical radiculopathy is a disabling form of spinal disease in the adult population. It arises from a compressive or neurodegenerative process causing pain, numbness, and weakness in the neck and shoulders and upper extremities. [1] While non-surgical management is typically effective, surgery is often indicated in patients who fail conservative management or develop worsening motor weakness, myelopathy, or myeloradiculopathy. [1] In