More than 85% of people older than age 60 are affected by cervical spondylosis For most people, cervical spondylosis causes no symptoms When symptoms do happen, nonsurgical treatments often are effective. Treatment for cervical spondylosis depends on how serious it is The goal of treatment is to relieve pain, help you maintain your usual activities as much as possible, and prevent permanent injury to the spinal cord and nerves. Cervical spondylosis (arthritis of the neck)
American academy of orthopaedic surgeons La espondilosis cervical es la degeneración de los huesos y de los discos del cuello Esta afección puede producir una variedad de problemas, como hernias de disco y espolones óseos. Cervical spondylosis is the degeneration of the bones and disks in the neck This condition can lead to a variety of problems, including herniated disks and bone spurs. You are correct in that cervical stenosis with cord compression can cause problems with weakness and heaviness in the legs
Cervical spondylosis may be one of the causes of secondary hypertension Early treatment for resolution of symptoms of cervical spondylosis may have a beneficial impact on cardiovascular disease risk in patients with cervical spondylosis. Cervical spondylosis request an appointment symptoms & causes diagnosis & treatment doctors & departments It sounds like your central stenosis is pressing on your spinal cord which can cause permanent damage over time (cervical myelopathy) Check with your insurance to see what is needed to get prior authorization for surgery and look into getting a 2nd or 3rd opinion by a highly rated orthopedic spine specialist.
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