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What is the MOST appropriate imaging modality in a patient with neck and arm pain worsening over the last week who has triceps weakness with no history of trauma? (A) No imaging is necessary; attempt conservative therapy. (B) Obtain plain films of the neck. (C) Perform MRI (D) Perform CT myelography.

   What is the MOST appropriate imaging modality in a patient with neck and arm pain worsening over the last week who has triceps weakness with no history of trauma?
(A) No imaging is necessary; attempt conservative therapy.
(B) Obtain plain films of the neck.
(C) Perform MRI
(D) Perform CT myelography.

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Emergency Medicine Examination & Board Review

Emergency Medicine Examination & Board Review

Susan Promes 3rd Edition

Chapter 14, Problem 32

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The patient has neck and arm pain that has worsened over the last week, along with triceps weakness. There is no history of trauma. Show more…

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What is the MOST appropriate imaging modality in a patient with neck and arm pain worsening over the last week who has triceps weakness with no history of trauma? (A) No imaging is necessary; attempt conservative therapy. (B) Obtain plain films of the neck. (C) Perform MRI (D) Perform CT myelography.

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