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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 ↓

4 Episodes 55m

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.

Episodes

A Red Flags Framework and Spotting Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy

How the IFOMPT red flags framework helps grade concern about serious pathology in the neck and upper quadrant, and how to recognize degenerative cervical myelopathy from the history and the mJOA score.

Myelopathy Tests, Diagnosis and Management of DCM

The physical tests with the most value for detecting myelopathy, why diagnosis needs both clinical features and MRI, how mJOA scores guide surgical or rehabilitation decisions, and a case of combined radiculopathy and myelopathy.

Other Causes of Myelopathy, From Transverse Myelitis to Syringomyelia

The wider differential diagnosis for myelopathy, with key features of transverse myelitis, spinal malignancy and metastatic cord compression, spinal infection, arteriovenous malformation and syringomyelia, illustrated with clinical cases.

Red Flag Radiculopathy, Pancoast Tumors and Thoracic Outlet Pathology

When cervical radiculopathy needs onward referral, how a Pancoast tumor presents as shoulder pain with medial plexopathy and Horner syndrome, and how to recognize arterial and venous thoracic outlet pathology and upper limb DVT.

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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4 Episodes

55m

Oct 2, 2026