[cervical spondylosis] Flashcards
quadri
neck
degeneration of annulus fibrosis
neck flexion drags cord over bony spurs
cord compressed between osteophytes anteriorly and ligamentum flavum posteriorly
painful neck movement
damage to nerve at root or near root
LMNL
UMNL
area of pain/pins and needles caused by a trapped nerve
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4
5
7
8
MRI
they connect the lamina of the adjacent vertebra and are in contact with the cord dorsally
neck collar (restricts AP neck movement)
Laminectomy
Laminoplasty
removal of section of lamina - decompression surgery
removal of section of lamina, the spinous process is swung open to decompress and screws are placed to hold it open.
removal of section of lamina, the spinous process is swung open to decompress and screws are placed to hold it open.
night sweats
fever
weight loss
degeneration of annulus fibrosis
neck flexion drags cord over bony spurs
cord compressed between osteophytes anteriorly and ligamentum flavum thickened posteriorly
night sweats
fever
weight loss
Heavy legs
spastic leg weakness (1 leg can be > other)
weak clumsy hands
arm pain
Heavy legs spastic leg weakness (1 leg can be > other) weak clumsy hands arm pain neck pain
area of pain/pins and needles caused by a trapped nerve, affected by areas of referred pain
Heavy legs spastic leg weakness (1 leg can be > other) weak clumsy hands arm pain neck pain/stiffness
