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Significant degeneration of the cervical spine refers to substantial wear and tear of the vertebrae, intervertebral discs, and surrounding structures in the neck region. This condition can lead to symptoms such as chronic pain, stiffness, decreased mobility, and, in severe cases, neurological issues due to nerve compression. Common causes include aging, repetitive strain, and injury. Diagnosis typically involves imaging studies, and treatment options may range from physical therapy to surgical intervention, depending on severity.
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What does the medical abbreviation c-spine mean?
c-spine means cervical spine, and cervical means neck.
What are the causes of Reverse Lhermitte's Sign?
Lhermitte sign is a sudden transient electric-like shock extending down the spine triggered by flexing the head forward. This happens due to a disorder such as compression of the cervical spine, multiple sclerosis, radiation damage to the spinal cord, cervical spondylosis, herniation of a cervical disc, a cervical spinal cord tumor, or subacute combined degeneration caused by vitamin B12 deficiency.
Is the cervical spine inferior to the lumbar spine?
No.The cervical spine is in the neck and is above the lumbar spine, which is in the low back. Because we reference things from anatomical position, which is standing upright, and because the term "inferior" is used to denote things that are below, that statement would be incorrect. Therefore, we could correctly say the cervical spine is superior, or rostral, to the lumbar spine. We could also say that the lumbar spine is inferior, or caudal, to the cervical spine.
How many bones in cervical spine?
Seven. The first vertebra being the Atlas and the second being the Axis.
What is mild hypertrophic degenerative?
Mild hypertrophic degeneration refers to a degeneration of the facet joints in the spine. Facet joints help support the spine and give it flexibility.
The cervical spine is made up of how many cervical vertebrae?
The cervical spine is made up of seven cervical vertebrae. These are numbered(C1-C7) and are the smallest of the true vertebrae. The third through sixth cervical vertebrae have characteristics in common. The first, second, and seventh are considered special cervical vertebrae, and have different characteristics.
What is spine degeneration?
Sorry it's taken so long to answer your question...!! I'm way behind in getting to all my questions! "Degenerative spondylosis" is just a fancy term for arthritis of the spine (caused by years of wear & tear)...
What is the weakest area of the spine?
Cervical
How many cervical vertebrae are found in the human spine?
The human cervical spine is made up of seven vertebrae. In fact, nearly all mammals have seven cervical vertebrae, even giraffes.
Is cervical lordosis an early stage of osteoporosis?
No, a cervical lordosis is the normal curve of your cervical spine (neck).
What is the normal process during cervical spine surgery?
Every doctor is different in how they treat/do surgery on the spine. There is no way to know what the normal process is for cervical spine surgery. You can research this online.
What kind of spine has 7 bones?
The cervical region of the spine contains 7 vertebrae. The best motion in this are is rotation. C1 (the atlas) and C2 (the axis) are specialized bones of rotation.
