3rd November 2021

An 80 year old female presents to A&E with a stiff neck and pain radiating from her neck into her arm

An 80 year old female presents to A&E with a stiff neck and pain radiating from her neck into her arm. Flexing her neck causes her to have an ‘electrical shock’ sensation down her arm. Her supinator reflex is reduced, and she has trouble abducting her arms. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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