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Results 1 - 10 of 36 for cervical vertebrae
  1. Cervical spine CT scan 
    A computed tomography (CT) scan of the cervical spine makes cross-sectional pictures of the neck. It uses x-rays to create the images.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007351.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Cervical MRI scan 
    ... the spine that runs through the neck area (cervical spine). MRI does not use radiation (x-rays). Single ... or "slipped" disk (cervical radiculopathy) Narrowing of the cervical spine ( spinal stenosis ) Abnormal wear of the bones and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007354.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Neck x-ray 
    ... is an imaging test to look at the cervical vertebrae. These are the 7 bones of the spine in the neck.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003805.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Cervical vertebrae (image) 
    There are seven cervical vertebrae which are located in the neck. They are the smallest, and lightest vertebrae of the vertebral column.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9535.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Spinal surgery - cervical - series (image) 
    Cervical spine disease is usually caused by herniated intervertebral discs, abnormal growth of bony processes on the vertebral ... spinal column around the spinal cord. Symptoms of cervical spine problems include: Pain that interferes with daily activities ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100133_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Cervical spondylosis 
    ... the cartilage (disks) and bones of the neck (cervical vertebrae). It is a common cause of chronic neck ... caused by aging and chronic wear on the cervical spine. This includes the disks or cushions between the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000436.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Ankylosing spondylitis 
    ... Shen FH, Samartzis D. Ankylosing spondylitis of the cervical spine. In: Shen FH, Samartzis D, Fessler RG, eds. Textbook of the Cervical Spine. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2015:chap 28.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000420.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Diskectomy 
    ... foraminotomy , or spinal fusion . Diskectomy in your neck (cervical spine) is most often done along with foraminotomy, or ... 2021:chap 39. Ryu WHA, O’Toole JE. Cervical spine and cervicothoracic junction - anterior approach. In: Steinmetz MP, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007250.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Lumbar spine CT scan 
    ... used to look for: Birth defects of the cervical spine in children Spine problems, when a spine MRI ... Larson EP, Cornett CA. Degenerative conditions of the cervical and thoracolumbar spine. In: Miller MD, Thompson SR, eds. DeLee, Drez, & ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007350.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Spinal cord trauma 
    ... and severity of injury. Injuries in the upper (cervical) spine lead to more disability than injuries in the ... al. Influence of the timing of surgery for cervical spinal cord ... The Spine . 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2018:chap 82. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001066.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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