Week 3 - Cervical Spondylosis Flashcards
1
Q
what causes spondylosis?
A
disc degeneration leading to increased loading onto facet joints causing a secondary arthritis
2
Q
what are the symptoms of cervical spondylosis?
A
slow onset stiffness and pain in the neck which can radiate locally to shoulders and occiput
3
Q
how is cervical spondylosis treated?
A
physiotherapy and analgesics
4
Q
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