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Cervical Spondylosis
Alternate Names : Cervical Osteoarthritis
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Cervical Spondylosis Treatment
The goal of treatment is relief of pain and prevention of permanent spinal cord and nerve root injury.
In mild cases, no treatment is required. Symptoms from cervical spondylosis usually stabilize or regress with simple, conservative therapy including a cervical collar (neck brace) to restrict motion and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs).
Rarely, intermittent neck traction may be recommended instead of, or in addition to, a cervical collar. This usually consists of a halter-like device placed on the head and neck and attached to pulleys and weights.
For severe cases, hospitalization with complete bedrest and traction for 1 or 2 weeks may be needed. Narcotic medicine or muscle relaxants may help to reduce pain. Surgical decompression of the spinal cord in the neck may be recommended for severe pain or for significant loss of movement, sensation, or function.
Surgical procedures may involve removal of bone and disc tissue impinging on the nerves of the spinal cord and stabilization of the neck by fusing the cervical vertebrae.
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• Definition
• Cervical Spondylosis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Cervical Spondylosis Symptoms & Signs
• Cervical Spondylosis Prevention
• Cervical Spondylosis Diagnosis & Tests
• Cervical Spondylosis Treatment
• Cervical Spondylosis Prognosis
• Cervical Spondylosis Complications
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Spinal Cord Trauma
Tests & Exams
• CT Scan
• Electromyography
• Lumbosacral Spine X-Ray
• Neck X-Ray
• Spine MRI
• X-Ray
Other Topics
• Bowel Incontinence
• Chronic
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Joint Pain
• Muscle Cramps
• Muscle Function Loss
• Neck Pain
• Numbness and Tingling
• Spinal/Neck Injury
• Traction
• Weakness
Review Date : 6/12/2002
Reviewed By : Kevin B. Freedman, M.D., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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