The Biomechanics of Cervical Spondylosis
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aging is the major risk factor that contributes to the onset of cervical spondylosis.
Several acute and chronic symptoms can occur that start with neck pain and may progress into cervical radiculopathy.
Eventually, the degenerative cascade causes desiccation of the intervertebral disc resulting in height loss along the ventral margin of the cervical spine.
This causes ventral angulation and eventual loss of lordosis, with compression of the neural and vascular structures.
The altered posture of the cervical spine will progress into kyphosis and continue if the load balance and lordosis is not restored.
The content of this paper will address the physiological and biomechanical pathways leading to cervical spondylosis and the biomechanical principles related to the surgical correction and treatment of kyphotic progression.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ferrara, Lisa A.. 2012. The Biomechanics of Cervical Spondylosis. Advances in Orthopedics،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ferrara, Lisa A.. The Biomechanics of Cervical Spondylosis. Advances in Orthopedics No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ferrara, Lisa A.. The Biomechanics of Cervical Spondylosis. Advances in Orthopedics. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-476068