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skeletal spine, cervical spondylosis, cervical osteoarthritis, cervical spondylosis, abnormal wear on the cartilage, bones, the neck, cervical vertebrae, degeneration, mineral deposits, in the cushions between the vertebrae, cervical disks, cervical spondylosis results from chronic degeneration, the cervical spine, the cushions between the neck vertebrae, cervical disks, joints between the bones, the cervical spine, abnormal growths, "spurs" on the vertebrae, bones, the spine, accumulated changes, degeneration, gradually compress one, the nerve roots, lead to increasing pain, in the neck, arm, weakness, changes in sensation, in advanced cases, spinal cord becomes involved, affect not just the arms, the legs, a previous neck injury, have occurred several years, predispose to spondylosis, the major risk factor is aging, by age 60, 70% of women, 85% of men show changes consistent, cervical spondylosis on x-ray, neck pain, radiate, arms, shoulder, loss of sensation, abnormal sensations, the shoulders, arms, legs, weakness, the arms, legs, neck stiffness that progressively worsens, loss of balance, headaches, in the back, the head, loss of control, the bladder, bowels, spinal cord is compressed, progressive neck pain, key indication of cervical spondylosis, the only symptom in many cases, examination often shows limited ability to flex the head, side, bend the head toward the shoulder, limited ability to rotate the head, weakness, sensation losses indicate damage to specific nerve roots, spinal cord, reflexes, a spine, neck x-ray shows abnormalities that indicate cervical spondylosis, a ct scan, spine mri confirms the diagnosis, a myelogram, x-ray, ct scan after injection of dye, spinal column, recommended to clearly identify the extent of injury, an emg, recommended, an x-ray, the lower, lumbar, spine, reveal degenerative changes in this region, goal of treatment is relief of pain, prevention of permanent spinal cord, nerve root injury, in mild cases, no treatment, symptoms from cervical spondylosis, stabilize, regress, simple, conservative therapy, a cervical collar, neck brace, to restrict motion, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, nsaids, cortisone injections to specific areas of irritation, intermittent neck traction recommended instead of, a cervical collar, consists of a halter-like device placed on the head, neck, attached to pulleys, weights, severe cases, hospitalization, complete bedrest, traction, 2 weeks needed, narcotic medicine, muscle relaxants, help to reduce pain, surgical decompression, the spinal cord, in the neck recommended, severe pain, significant loss of movement, sensation, function, surgical procedures, involve removal of bone, disc tissue impinging on the nerves, the spinal cord, stabilization, the neck by fusing the cervical vertebrae, most patients, cervical spondylosis, have some chronic symptoms, respond to non-operative interventions, require surgery, chronicneck pain, progressive loss of muscle function, feeling, permanent disability, occasional, inability to retain feces, fecal incontinence, urine, urinary incontinence, apply home treatment, use of a cervical collar, purchased at pharmacies, over-the-counter pain medications, signs of complications, condition becomes worse, cervical spondylosis has been diagnosed, symptoms worsen, new symptoms develop, loss of movement, sensation of an area, many cases, not preventable, prevention of neck injury, proper equipment, techniques, playing sports, reduce risk.