Neck Pain

Publication Date: June 30, 2017
Last Updated: March 14, 2022

Summary of Recommendations

PATHOANATOMICAL FEATURES/DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

Clinicians should perform assessments and identify clinical findings in patients with neck pain to determine the potential for the presence of serious pathology (eg, infection, cancer, cardiac involvement, arterial insufficiency, upper cervical ligamentous insufficiency, unexplained cranial nerve dysfunction or fracture), and refer for consultation as indicated. (A)
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Overview

Title

Neck Pain

Authoring Organization

American Physical Therapy Association