Neck pain isn't always the only sign of a cervical spine condition. Learn the symptoms to watch for and when neck surgery may ...

Cervical myelopathy and cervical radiculopathy are neurologic conditions. They both originate in the neck and cause a loss of function. Cervical myelopathy is caused by compression of the spinal cord ...

For years, posterior cervical spine surgery has required a trade-off. Surgeons could use lateral mass screws, the long-standing workhorse of posterior cervical fixation. The technique was familiar, ...

Surgery for spinal stenosis of the neck aims to relieve compression and improve symptoms. Spinal stenosis is a compression of nerves in the spine. The condition most commonly affects the lumbar spine, ...

Post-Op Cervical Fusion X-Rays May Be Superfluous Follow-up postoperative x-rays are rarely of value when patient history and exam are normal. HealthDay News — X-rays taken during postoperative visits ...

There are various treatments for cervical cancer, and a hysterectomy may be an option for people in the early stages of the disease. A person’s suitability for the procedure depends on several factors ...

Cervical myelopathy is a condition that compresses your spinal cord. This happens due to narrowing or pressure in your cervical spine, or the neck region of your backbone. This condition is the most ...

Complications were significantly associated with low height, high-dose prednisolone use, and progression of cervical spine lesions in early disease stages of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A small study ...

Why Cervical Cancer Surgery Needs an UpgradeCervical cancer remains a major threat to women’s health—especially in developing ...