Common Disorders Of Cervical Spine Flashcards
What are the causes of postural dysfunction (cross syndrome)?
Prolonged postures
Poor posture
Large breasts
What are the results to postural dysfunction (cross syndrome)?
Weak and tight structures
Upper cervical extension with lower cervical flexion
Increased thoracic kyphosis (compresses discs)
Where is pain felt in facet dysfunction?
C2-3 to C6-7 (asymptomatic)
What are symptoms of facet dysfunction?
Sharp pain
Protective postures
Unilateral
Aggravated with movement
What is cervical spondylosis considered?
Osteoarthritis in the neck
What age do almost all people have cervical spondylosis?
40 (asymptomatic)
What causes the majority of symptoms in the upper cervical spine?
Soft tissue
Where is a common site of muscular pain in the neck?
Attachment of upper traps and sub occipital
What is osteoarthritis pain due to?
Capsular thickening and limited joint motion
What are the most common syndromes in the upper cervical spine?
Headaches
RA
Acute wry neck/joint locking
What is a joint that is commonly responsible for cervical headaches?
C3 dorsal ramus
What is occipital neuralgia in cervical headaches?
Compression of the greater occipital nerve
When does RA appear?
40-50 y/o
What is a major feature of RA?
Synovitis
What is synovitis?
Synovial membrane becomes inflamed and joint becomes swollen
