What health care professionals may help diagnose lumbar radiculitis?
Lumbar radiculitis (inflammation of a nerve root in the lower spine, causing pain, tingling, numbness or a burning sensation in the back and legs) could be diagnosed by a primary care provider, a sports and spine specialist, a physiatrist (PM&R doctor), a rheumatologist, or an orthopedic surgeon. If causes outside the range associated with radiculitis are suspected, counsel could be sought from specialists in neurology, vascular disease, oncology, and other areas.How can a doctor specializing in lumbar radiculitis be found?Generally orthopedic and spine specialists will have the most expertise in treating lumbar radiculitis; those specialists often can be located through the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation website, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Web site, university schools of medicine, county or state medical or orthopedic organizations.Surgery for Lumbar Radiculitis at the University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seat
