Cervical Spondylosis : Causes
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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 o...
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Cervical spondylosis is often suspected based on the symptoms and their history. Careful neurological examination can help determine which nerve roots are involved, based on the location of the pain and numbness, and the pattern of weakness and ch...
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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.
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What could be the possible causes of degeneration of discs in the whole spine?
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