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Cervical Spondylosis : Causes

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Causes Overview Articles

Cervical spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis is caused by chronic wearing away(degeneration) of the cervical spine, including the cushions between the neck vertebrae(cervical disks) and the joints between the bones of the cervical spine. There may be abnormal growths or"...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 5, 2008
Cervical Spondylosis
As people age, shrinkage of the vertebral disks prompts the vertebrae to form osteophytes to stabilize the back bone. However, the position and alignment of the disks and vertebrae may shift despite the osteophytes.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Causes Articles

Cervical Disk Disease
Cervical disk disease refers to a gradual deterioration of the spongy disks in the top part of the spine.The spine is made up of 33 bones called vertebrae separated by spongy rings of elastic material. These rings, known as disks, are often compar...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Ask The Doctor: Spinal Disc Degeneration
What could be the possible causes of degeneration of discs in the whole spine?
Source:StayWell
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