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Spinal cord disorders:Cervical spondylosis (Pathophysiology…
Spinal cord disorders:Cervical spondylosis
Definition
osteoarthritis of cervical spine
Diagnostic test
MRI
CT scan
Pathophysiology
osteoarthritis leads to stenosis of canal
stenosis cause compression and myelopathy
hypertrophy aggravate the effect
osteophytes causes radiculopathy
Treatment
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
soft cervical collar
Causes
stenosis of canal
Symptoms
tinnitus
headache
blurred vision
palpitation
Nursing care
assess motor function
assist in range of motion
reposition periodically