Cervical stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal is too small for the spinal cord and nerve roots. This can cause damage to the spinal cord.
A cervical polyp is a common tumor, normally benign, which is found on the surface of the cervical canal. Though there are usually no symptoms associated with these polyps, they can cause irregular menstrual bleeding in some women. Removal of a cervical polyp is a simple medical procedure.
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Osteomalacia is the opposite of osteosclerosis.
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It means narrowing and/or blocking of a blood vessel or tubular organ.
The difference between lumbar spinal stenosis and cervical spinal stenosis is mainly the location of the problem. however, between the two lumbar spinal stenosis is the more severe form of stenosis.
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Cervical Spinal Stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck. The spinal canal is an open area in the bones that make up the spinal column.
One study found that cervical stenosis occurs at a rate of 3-8%, depending on the method of conization.
The National Institutes of Health provide an expansive and detailed description of cervical stenosis surgery along with research on results, side effects, and methodologies.
Generally speaking stenosis is a degenerative condition, not one that is caused by physical means.
Treatment for symptoms due to cervical stenosis aims to relieve pain and prevent permanent damage to your nerves. There are over the counter painkillers such as diclofenac, ibuprofen and naproxen.
The disease Cervical Myelopathy is classified as a dysfunction of the spinal cord. As result, there can be multiple sources for Cervical Myelopathy, which include cervical stenosis, herniated discs, and sclerosis.
X rays reveal the presence of osteophytes, stenosis, constricted space between the vertebrae, and misalignment in the cervical spine
Cervical spinal stenosis is a broad term which refers to a range of symptoms which can result from the narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck. ... This canal sits directly behind the bony blocks, or veterbrae which form the spine. It contains the ... This is known as cervical foraminal stenosis.