How to diagnose cervical spondylosis?
Cervical spondylosis is a very common clinical disease. The pathological changes mainly include local muscle tension, spasm, and adhesion in the cervical spine, accompanied by disturbances in the cervical facet joints, straightening or kyphosis of the cervical curvature, as well as herniated cervical discs, or local osteophyte formation in the cervical area. To diagnose, a comprehensive examination is generally required. Common tests include the following: firstly, taking anteroposterior and lateral X-rays of the cervical spine in both flexed and extended positions. These tests can clarify the curvature of the cervical spine, check for osteophyte formation, and assess any disturbances in the small joints of the cervical spine. If there is a need to examine the cervical spinal cord or nerve roots, a CT scan or MRI of the cervical spine is necessary. This examination can determine whether the nerves or spinal cord are compressed, and whether there are any disc herniations.
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