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Recognising Red Flag Pathologies in the Neck and Upper Quadrant

Andy Coombs covers the red flags in the neck and upper quadrant, from degenerative cervical myelopathy to malignancy, infection and vascular causes, and when to refer. Read more ↓
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Recognising Red Flag Pathologies in the Neck and Upper Quadrant

Learn to spot serious neck and upper-quadrant pathology by recognising the key warning signs of myelopathy, radiculopathy, thoracic outlet disorders, and apical thoracic disease. Through practical frameworks, clinical clues, and real case examples, you’ll sharpen referral decisions and improve patient safety.

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Recognising Red Flag Pathologies in the Neck and Upper Quadrant

I’m Andy Coombs, and in this session I’ll be sharing how to recognise red flag signs that may point to serious pathology in the cervical spine and upper quadrant.

I’ll cover:

   ▪︎ How to spot red flag presentations beyond common neck or shoulder pain

   ▪︎ Key warning signs of degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM)

   ▪︎ Important differentials including malignancy, infection, vascular and thoracic outlet conditions

   ▪︎ Practical advice on when to investigate further, escalate, or refer

My goal is to give you the confidence to identify red flags early and make safer clinical decisions for your patients.

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