cervical spondylosis Flashcards
1
Q
define cervical spondylosis?
A
progressive degenerative process affecting the cervical vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs, and causing compression of the spinal cord and/or nerve roots
2
Q
what is a major risk factor?
A
osteoarthritis
3
Q
epidemiology of cervical spondylosis?
A
• More common in MALES
4
Q
main presenting symptoms of cervical spondylosis?
A
- Neck pain/stiffness
- Arm pain
- Paraesthesia
- Weakness
5
Q
what will the signs in the arms and legs be?
A
arms = LMN signs legs = UMN signs
6
Q
what would the first line investigation be?
what would a gold standard investigation be?
A
- Spinal X-Ray (lateral) – first line
* MRI – gold standard
