[harshjani]

#20087

Hello Dr coreman,
I have trouble with my back for long time.
The trouble started like this:if i look up i lose control of my hand and legs?

After the 1 month this stopped having that symptoms and i started filling my arms and legs light weight trouble with movie and walking.

Standing like not holding the surface properly.head ache.feeling that my neck is not properly hold.
dizziness most of the time(feeling like drunk).

MRI shows nothing much then left literal atalanto axial subluxation.

my doctor suggested for Radio frequency ablation nerve block.

I would like to know Your thoughts on this.

Your reply is appreciated.

Thanks you for your valuable time.

[Donald Corenman, MD, DC]

#20091

Your symptoms might be not related to the upper neck but there is some concern about your complaint of atlanto-axial subluxation. This can be a serious condition as this area is quite sensitive to ligamentous instability.

There is a condition called “bow hunters syndrome” or vertebral artery ischemia (lack of blood flow to the brain) that can have symptoms like you note. See my video on bow hunters syndrome on this website or on youtube to see if this syndrome could fit with your symptoms.

Dr. Corenman

PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
 
Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.

[harshjani]

#20099

Hello dr corenman,
Thank you for your reply.

let me tell you the findings of all the diagnostic images.

MRI and CT flexion and extension: minimal left lateral atalanto axial subluxation.

CTA(CT angiogram only in normal condition):Normal

the symptoms:Unable to hold the surface properly with legs.felling hands and legs very light weighted.
dizziness ,headaches some times.

my question is that dose the damage nerve in neck creates a muscle weakness?

and because of the muscle weakness i have these symptoms?

Thanks

Harsh J

[Donald Corenman, MD, DC]

#20175

Muscle weakness can result from cervical disorders. You need a neurologist who will spend the time to diagnose and treat you.

Dr. Corenman

PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
 
Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.

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