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01-09-2012 | Case Report

Dangerous cervical radiculopathy by Lemierre’s syndrome

Authors: Tatsunori Ikemoto, Motohiro Kawasaki, Tomonari Kato, Ryuichi Takemasa, Takahiro Ushida, Toshikazu Tani, Keisuke Taniuchi

Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Science | Issue 5/2012

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Neck pain around shoulder girdle is a common symptom encountered at orthopedic clinics. It is usually caused by cervical spondylosis or sprain and related radiculopathies. However, in rare cases, patients suffering from neck pain may develop a serious condition, for example tetraplegia including spinal cord insult. …

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Title: Dangerous cervical radiculopathy by Lemierre’s syndrome
Authors: Tatsunori Ikemoto
Motohiro Kawasaki
Tomonari Kato
Ryuichi Takemasa
Takahiro Ushida
Toshikazu Tani
Keisuke Taniuchi
Publication date: 01-09-2012
Publisher: Springer Japan
Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Science / Issue 5/2012
Print ISSN: 0949-2658
Electronic ISSN: 1436-2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00776-011-0105-8

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