Week 3 - Cervical Spondylosis Flashcards

1
Q

what causes spondylosis?

A

disc degeneration leading to increased loading onto facet joints causing a secondary arthritis

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what are the symptoms of cervical spondylosis?

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slow onset stiffness and pain in the neck which can radiate locally to shoulders and occiput

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3
Q

how is cervical spondylosis treated?

A

physiotherapy and analgesics

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what can cervical spondylosis also be associated with?

A

osteophyte formation which can impinge on exiting nerve roots resulting in a radiculopathy involving upper limb dermatomes and myotomes

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