Table 1.

Patterns of nerve root compression syndromes

Nerve root	Pain pattern	Weakness	Reflexes
C2	Occipital, eyes
C3	Neck, trapezius
C4	Neck, trapezius
C5	Shoulder, lateral UE	Deltoid
C6	Lateral forearm, first two digits	Biceps	Biceps absent
C7	Posterior forearm, third digit	Triceps	Triceps absent
C8	Medical forearm, fourth and fifth digit	Finger abduction, grip