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A Case-Based Approach to Neck Pain

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Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal condition and a leading cause of disability and economic cost. Neck pain can often be acute and self-limiting; however, some cases may persist to become chronic in nature. To localize the source of pain, a comprehensive history and physical examination is essential. Furthermore, a thorough examination should be performed to identify any red flag symptoms. Common sources of neck pain include muscle strains, degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis involving the facet joints, cervical radiculopathy, or inflammatory disorders involving the cervical spine. Management of neck pain varies depending on the etiology of the pain; however, initial conservative management includes physical therapy and pharmacologic therapies. In patients with inadequate pain relief, injections or surgery may be considered.

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  1. Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA

    Chandni Patel

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  1. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, USA

    Michael Harbus

  2. Princeton Spine and Joint Center, Princeton, NJ, USA

    Grant Cooper

  3. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, USA

    Joseph E. Herrera

  4. Princeton Spine and Joint Center, Princeton, NJ, USA

    Zinovy Meyler

  5. Princeton Spine and Joint Center, Princeton, NJ, USA

    Marco Funiciello

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Patel, C. (2022). Facet Joint Pain. In: Harbus, M., Cooper, G., Herrera, J.E., Meyler, Z., Funiciello, M. (eds) A Case-Based Approach to Neck Pain. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-17308-0_3

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