Neck
Conditions
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The neck is made up of seven tiny bones called cervical vertebrae (C1-C7).
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Cervical spondylolysis, also called cervical osteoarthritis, refers to the degeneration of cartilage
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Torticollis, also called wryneck or twisted neck is a condition caused by tightening or shortening of neck muscles.
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The cervical spine comprises of the first 7 vertebrae. It supports the weight of the head and allows its smooth movement.
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The cervical spine (neck) is the most flexible segment of the spine. It bears the weight of the head and allows significant amount of movement.
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Whiplash is a soft tissue injury to the neck, usually caused by sudden forceful jerk commonly occurring as a result of an automobile accident
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Cervical radiculopathy refers to neck pain that radiates to the shoulder and arm caused by injury or compression of a spinal nerve root
Treatments
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A cervical laminoplasty is an operative procedure that involves reshaping/repositioning the bone at the neck region
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The cervical spine is present in the neck region and supports the weight of the head. Soft pads or intervertebral discs
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Shoulder impingement is the condition of inflammation of the tendons of the shoulder joint. It is one of the most common causes