The neck Flashcards
1
Q
Trauma:
What needs to be put on the neck to keep it in place?
What imaging needs to be done if they are stable?
Imaging:
How many cervical vertebrae should be seen?
A
A collar
CT and MRI
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2
Q
Cervical Spondylosis:
This is degenerative changes of the cervical spine (e.g. degeneration of the annulus fibrosus and bony spurs).
What does this cause in the spinal cord?
It is very common but usually asymptomatic.
It can cause neck pain. Wha tother symptom can it cause?
A
Narrowing of the spinal canal and intervertebral foramina
Paraesthesia
