Spondylosis
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Also known as: cervical osteoarthritis, neck arthritisContent medically reviewed byDr. Shreenidhi KulkarniMS, OrthopaedicsView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTComplicationsComplicationsFormation of bone spurs or bony projections along the edges of the bonePermanent damage to bones and cartilageCompressed nerve roots Formation of bone spurs or bony projections along the edges of the bone Permanent damage to bones and cartilage Compressed nerve roots Pain around the shoulder blade Pain along the arm and in the fingers Increasing pain during standing, sitting, sneezing, coughing, or bending the neck backwards Muscle weakness, making it difficult to lift the arm or grasp things Neck pain and stiffness Headaches, mostly in the back of the head Numbness or tingling sensation in the shoulder and arms Loss of balance and control over bladder and bowel movements Wear and tear of the cartilage and bones in neck is the main cause for cervical spondylosis. This could be due to: Age - elderly persons are more prone to develop spondylosis Dehydrated or drying spinal discs, reducing the space between two neck bones Herniated discs Injury to the neck Stiffer ligaments in the neck Overuse of spine Repetitive stress such as holding the neck in an uncomfortable position for long durations The risk factors include: Age - risk increases after 40 years of age Lifting heavy weight Family history Smoking Overweight and obesity
Formation of bone spurs or bony projections along the edges of the bone
Permanent damage to bones and cartilage
Compressed nerve roots
Pain around the shoulder blade
Pain along the arm and in the fingers
Increasing pain during standing, sitting, sneezing, coughing, or bending the neck backwards
Muscle weakness, making it difficult to lift the arm or grasp things
Neck pain and stiffness
Headaches, mostly in the back of the head
Numbness or tingling sensation in the shoulder and arms
Loss of balance and control over bladder and bowel movements
Wear and tear of the cartilage and bones in neck is the main cause for cervical spondylosis. This could be due to:
Age - elderly persons are more prone to develop spondylosis
Dehydrated or drying spinal discs, reducing the space between two neck bones
Herniated discs
Injury to the neck
Stiffer ligaments in the neck
Overuse of spine
Repetitive stress such as holding the neck in an uncomfortable position for long durations
The risk factors include:
Age - risk increases after 40 years of age
Lifting heavy weight
Family history
Smoking
Overweight and obesity
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