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cervical osteoarthritis |
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cervical osteoarthritis Cervical spondylosis, degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine Orthopedics A degenerative disorder of the cervical spine 2º to progressive erosion of cartilage covering weight-bearing joints; bone deposit
or spur formation may ↓ the diameter of the foramina of exiting nerve roots resulting in compressive Sx or nerve irritation. See Herniated disk. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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2,8-14 Disorders underlying the CRPS include fractures, infection, peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system abnormalities, cervical osteoarthritis, and myocardial infarction. Cervical spondylosis, also known as cervical osteoarthritis, is a disease frequently encountered in clinic amongst middle-aged and elderly patients. |
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