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Cervical Spondylosis - General Info About Cervical Spondylosis
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Cervical spondylosis is a degenerative disease
in which there is abnormal wear on the cartilage and bones of the neck
(cervical vertebrae).  It is a common cause of chronic neck pain. The fourth to seventh cervical vertebrae are most commonly affected by these degenerative changes. Middle-aged people and women are more prone to cervical spondylosis. The bones in the neck begin to degenerate with aging. Disc degeneration (collapse, of the disc spaces and loss of disc space height) and bone spurs lead to cervical spondylosis. The disc space becomes narrow and gradually compresses the nerve. In advanced cases of cervical spondylosis, spinal cord is affected and may also lead to paralysis of the arm. Neck pain and stiffness resulting in limitation of movement; and numbness or weakness in arms, hands, and fingers can be commonly seen in patients with cervical spondylosis. A thorough physical examination, neck X-ray, MRI of the neck and EMG aid in the diagnosis. Neck immobilization with soft collars, pain management with NSAIDs or muscle relaxants, cervical traction and physiotherapy prove to be efficacious in treating cervical spondylosis. However, surgery is advised in cases of severe pain and nerve root compression. Surgery for cervical spondylosis involves correction of the degenerative pathologic entities that compress a nerve root or the spinal cord. |
Latest Publication and Research on Cervical Spondylosis - Updated on 04/18/2013.
Priapism Associated With Lumbar Stenosis in a Dog. - Published by PubMed
Dynesys dynamic stabilization: less good outcome than lumbar fusion at 4-year follow-up. - Published by PubMed
The use of a zero-profile device compared with an anterior plate and cage in the treatment of patients with symptomatic cervical spondylosis: A preliminary clinical investigation. - Published by PubMed
A silent acute abdomen in a patient with spinal cord injury. - Published by PubMed
Repetitive transforaminal steroid injections in cervical radiculopathy: a prospective outcome study including 140 patients. - Published by PubMed
Priapism Associated With Lumbar Stenosis in a Dog. - Published by PubMed
Dynesys dynamic stabilization: less good outcome than lumbar fusion at 4-year follow-up. - Published by PubMed
The use of a zero-profile device compared with an anterior plate and cage in the treatment of patients with symptomatic cervical spondylosis: A preliminary clinical investigation. - Published by PubMed
A silent acute abdomen in a patient with spinal cord injury. - Published by PubMed
Repetitive transforaminal steroid injections in cervical radiculopathy: a prospective outcome study including 140 patients. - Published by PubMed
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Posted by:
pavan.d(Guest)
Posted on: 03/28/2013 accupuncture is the best treatment for the cervical spondylosis i undergo treatment for 3 months and i have no pain on the neck
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Padmavathi52
Posted on: 11/21/2012 MRI report:
C3-C4, C5-C6, C-6-C7 CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS
C3-C4, C-5-C-6 DISC BULGES AND OSTEOPHYTESARE MODERATELY COMPRESSING THE THECAL SAC AND BILATERAL NEURAL RECESSES
C-6-C-7 DISC PROTRUSION IS SEVGEERELY COMPRESSING THE BILATERAL NEURAL RECESSES AND MODERATELY COMPRESSING THE THECAL SAC
WHAT IS THE TREATMENT SUGGESTED FOR THE ABOVE PROBLEM
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O.P.Singh
Posted on: 11/16/2012 i am o.p.singh and suffering from cervical spodylosis, after 3 days of treatment, one night i got rough massage of my neck from my son. next morning severe virtigo occured. i fell on ground thrice without any prior indication and twice i fell in my bed while sitting. there was no pain anywhere, but i became unconcios several times for few seconds every time without any symtoms.2 days treatment by traction and medicine virtin has helped to avoid recurrence. it is dangerous while working or driving, i am scared for my future. kindly advice.
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O.P.Singh
Posted on: 11/16/2012 after 3 days of treatment, one night i got rough massage from my son. next morning severe virtigo occured. i fell on ground thrice without any prior indication and twice i fell in my bed while sitting. there was no pain anywhere, but i became unconcios several times for few seconds every time without any symtoms.2 days treatment by traction and medicine virtin has helped to avoid recurrence. it is dangerous while working or driving, i am scared for my future. kindly advice.
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O.P.Singh
Posted on: 11/10/2012 dear sir, iam o.p.singh,aged 61 years. i have cervical spondilysis since 2 years. 3 days ago sever chest pain occured 2-3 times. my heart sp. tested me and told it may be angina. again next two days i suffered severe chest pain twice in night hours and mild pain and heaviness around chest and shoulders during day time. my orthopedics sp. is treating me with cervical-spondilysis. confused. please advice.
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shivcharan1982(Guest)
Posted on: 10/31/2012 dear sir
i am Shiv 30 yrs old ,last 10 dys i am feeling pain below my neck to right arm,yesterday got severe pain i went to doctor and after radiograhpy he sad it is a symptom of cervical spondylosis nowpain is increasing day by day please suggest any tretment, the doctor given a lots of allopathic medicines that contains high Dose , i haad just sifted from my countryindia to my working site Vietnam food and work time habbits are very different then past,i dought that themedicines will suit to my body or may react due to high dose
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Kwairanga
Posted on: 09/28/2012 My senior brother is 52 years old and is diagonised with servical spondilosis. He is advised to have surgery as it is seriou. I am looking for a good Doctor / Hospital in India to enable him have the surgery. My name is Yakubu Kwairanga from Nigeria. |
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