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OBJECTIVE: This study explored the utility of selective cervical nerve root blocks (SNRBs) performed at various levels under ultrasound guidance (USG). METHODS: We evaluated patients diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy via physical examination and magnetic resonance imaging from November 2019 to March 2020. We included those who did not respond to conservative treatment and therefore received SNRBs at various levels. Sixty-three patients were evaluated over 6 months in terms of pain, functional status, and complications. RESULTS: We retrospectively evaluated patients with cervical herniated discs who received SNRBs at various levels between C4\u20137 under USG. Pain and functional status improved in month 1 and was maintained until at least month 6. CONCLUSION: SNRB injections performed under USG effectively treated pain and poor functional status in selected patients. 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