The cervicobrachial syndrome stems from the irritation of the cervicobrachial nerve. The roots of this nerve are located at the top of the spine, in the cervical area. Pain can therefore be felt in a large area from the clavicula, to the top of the chest and back, into the arm, and up to your hands. As for the other neuralgias, in addition to pain one can feel tingling, numbness, or swelling as well.

The two most common causes are cervical arthrosis and herniated discs at the cervical level. Both necessitate long term monitoring and an intervention when it becomes required in order to avoid spine injury.

The surgical interventions are the same as for other arthroses or cervical herniated discs.