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. 2023 Dec 25;10(1):120–134. doi: 10.21037/jss-23-39

Table 3. Radiculopathy symptoms based on level of cervical spine affected.

Root Symptoms
C2 Temporal pain, occipital headaches
C3 Pain at neck and trapezius
C4 Trapezius and lower neck pain, cape distribution of sensory loss
C5 Pain at lateral arm, neck and shoulder; loss of biceps reflex, loss of motor function in deltoid and elbow flexion
C6 Pain at posterior arm, neck, and thumb; loss of brachioradialis reflex, loss of motor function in biceps and wrist extension
C7 Pain at middle finger, loss of triceps reflex, loss of motor function in triceps and wrist flexion
C8 Pain in ring and pinky fingers, loss of motor control in finger flexors