Cervical Stenosis

Spinal Cord Compression and Dysfunction from Cervical Stenosis

cmaynard — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:12:18 -0700

Over time, degenerative changes to the cervical vertebrae, discs and joints may have significant effects on the spinal cord, which runs from the brain through the cervical spine and thoracic spine before branching off to other parts of the body.

Cervical Symptoms from a Herniated Cervical Disc

cmaynard — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:46:29 -0700

A herniated cervical disc occurs when a nerve root is irritated and/or pinched as a result of a cervical disc’s inner core extruding through the outer core and coming in contact with the nerve root. Depending on the location of the cervical disc herniation and which cervical nerve is affected (most often C6, C7; sometimes C5, C8), various cervical symptoms may occur.

Cervical Nerves

cmaynard — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:54:33 -0700

In addition to the seven cervical vertebrae, cervical anatomy features eight cervical nerves (C1-C8) that branch off of the spinal cord and control different types of bodily and sensory activities.

Each cervical nerve is named based on the lower cervical vertebra that it runs between. As an example, the nerve root that runs between the second cervical vertebra and the third cervical vertebra in the neck is described as the C3 nerve.

Cervical Spine Anatomy and Neck Pain

cmaynard — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:44:10 -0700

Neck anatomy is a well-engineered structure of bones, nerves, muscles, ligaments and tendons. The cervical spine (neck) is delicate – housing the spinal cord that sends messages from the brain to control all aspects of the body – while also remarkably flexible, allowing movement in all directions, and strong.

Spinal Stenosis Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:55:12 -0800

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Spinal Anatomy and its Effects on Types of Spinal Stenosis

Ben Parr — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:34:23 -0700

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Laminaplasty Back Surgery Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:44 -0800

Laminaplasty is a surgical procedure that treats a painfully restricted spinal canal by creating more space for the spinal cord and nerve roots, immediately relieving pressure.

Anterior Cervical Corpectomy Video

spine-health — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:19:41 -0800

An anterior cervical corpectomy is a procedure performed when cervical disease encompasses more than just the disc space, such as multi-level cervical stenosis or spinal cord compression caused by bone spur growth. It involves the removal of the vertebral body as well as the disc spaces at either end, to completely decompress the cervical canal.

Posterior Cervical Laminectomy

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:18 -0800

Spinal Stenosis Symptoms and Diagnosis

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:55:12 -0800

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Chronic Neck Pain

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:31:46 -0800

Suffering from Chronic Pain?

Watch this Chronic Pain Video for causes, symptoms, and treatments.

There are many conditions that can cause chronic neck pain. The following information describes symptoms of some of the more common causes of chronic neck pain.

Types of Neck Pain

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:31:46 -0800

Introduction to types of neck pain

While neck pain (in the cervical spine) is less common than lower back pain (in the lumbar spine), millions of people experience neck pain and/or related arm pain at some point in their life.

Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SSEP)

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:16:21 -0800

SSEP’s assess the speed of electrical conduction across the spinal cord and are sometimes ordered for patients with back pain. If the spinal cord is significantly pinched, the electrical signals will travel slower than usual.

Cervical Foraminal Stenosis

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:16:19 -0800

Cervical foraminal stenosis (narrowing of the cervical disc space) may arise without any disc herniation. The majority of symptoms with this type of cervical stenosis are usually caused by one nerve root on one side. Typically, the condition is characterized by the following:

Cervical Stenosis with Myelopathy

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:16:19 -0800