Cervical Spondylosis Flashcards
1
Q
What do osteophytes do in cervical spondylosis?
A
Can impinge on exiting nerve roots
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Causing radiculopathy of upper limb dermatomes & myotomes
2
Q
What can spondylosis occur with?
A
Disc degeneration
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Increased loading & accelerated OA of facet joints
3
Q
Symptoms of Cervical spondylosis?
A
- Slow onset stiffness
- Pain in the neck
- Radiate locally to shoulders and the occiput
4
Q
Treatment of cervical spondylosis with mild symptoms?
A
-Physiotherapy & analgesics
5
Q
Treatment of cervical spondylosis with severe symptoms?
A
Decompression
6
Q
Why would symptoms be severe?
A
If osteophytes impinge on exiting nerve roots
