Cervical Stenosis is defined as a degeneration of
the structures of the spine as a result of aging causes of a slowly
progressive condition of the cervical spinal cord. Spinal stenosis cause
pressure on the spinal cord, which may lead to the symptoms of
myelopathy. Cervical spinal stenosis with myelopathy is a common disease
in elderly patients of male gender(2)
D. Diagnosis
The aim of the diagnosis is to find the causes of the pain. After a
complete history and physical exam, the tests your doctor ordered may
include
1. X ray
X ray may be the first examination which your doctor order to detect the presence of Cervical Stenosis.
2. Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
A CT scan generates a large series of two-dimensional X-ray images taken
around a single axis of rotation, to create a three-dimensional picture
of the inside of the body in details.The pictures are viewed by your
doctor to see the extent of the Cervical Stenosis.
3. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is one of many advanced technology used
to visualize internal structures cross sectional imaging of your body
used effectively in providing the better details of the Cervical
Stenosis and surrounding areas.
4. Myelogram
Myelogram is an X-ray of your spine taken with a injection of special
dye into the spinal column for your doctor to examine the pressure on
the spinal cord or problems with discs or vertebrae or tumor between the
spinal cord and vertebrae.
5. Etc.
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(1) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7864688
(2) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22426774
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