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spondylosis
I had an MVA in May 2009. I have been having on going issues with my neck and lower back. I recently had a CT scan and spondylosis has been found in my C3/C4 vertrabrae. I would really like to know about spondylosis and whether that may have developed from an MVA?
As well, my MD has been resistant to doing a CT scan or an MRI on my back. Is there another medical professional that can order such a test? I would like to get it to rule out anything else going on.
Thank you!
As well, my MD has been resistant to doing a CT scan or an MRI on my back. Is there another medical professional that can order such a test? I would like to get it to rule out anything else going on.
Thank you!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello!
The 2 reasons i see is it may be genetic linked, for which you have to capture your family history and it might have progressed faster with the MVA.
Proper cause can be determined for your young age by taking a detailed history, comparing any X-rays before the incident, if you have, and the present X-ray, MRI with an experienced orthopedician. Go for a second opinion and follow up near the orthopedician.
Take care!
The 2 reasons i see is it may be genetic linked, for which you have to capture your family history and it might have progressed faster with the MVA.
Proper cause can be determined for your young age by taking a detailed history, comparing any X-rays before the incident, if you have, and the present X-ray, MRI with an experienced orthopedician. Go for a second opinion and follow up near the orthopedician.
Take care!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello!
Spondylosis is degenerative arthritis of the joints between the centra of the spinal vertebrae. If severe, it may cause pressure on nerve roots with subsequent pain or tingling in the limbs.
Treatment is usually conservative in nature; the most commonly used treatments are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), physical modalities, and lifestyle modifications
The MVA may cause worsening the Spondylosis but not be a primary cause.
Aging is the predominant cause of spondylosis, also known as spinal arthritis.
Your genes can also cause spondylosis. You may be pre-disposed to excessive joint and disc wear and tear, so if someone in your family has or had spondylosis, you may also develop back or neck pain related to spondylosis.
Finally, the way you're living could lead to spondylosis. Smoking, for example, adversely affects your discs and can cause them to degenerate faster. Smoking actually decreases the amount of water in your discs, and water is part of what helps your discs absorb movement.
You can go to a neurologist, orthopedician or a Radiologist for a CT or a MRI.
Take care!
Spondylosis is degenerative arthritis of the joints between the centra of the spinal vertebrae. If severe, it may cause pressure on nerve roots with subsequent pain or tingling in the limbs.
Treatment is usually conservative in nature; the most commonly used treatments are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), physical modalities, and lifestyle modifications
The MVA may cause worsening the Spondylosis but not be a primary cause.
Aging is the predominant cause of spondylosis, also known as spinal arthritis.
Your genes can also cause spondylosis. You may be pre-disposed to excessive joint and disc wear and tear, so if someone in your family has or had spondylosis, you may also develop back or neck pain related to spondylosis.
Finally, the way you're living could lead to spondylosis. Smoking, for example, adversely affects your discs and can cause them to degenerate faster. Smoking actually decreases the amount of water in your discs, and water is part of what helps your discs absorb movement.
You can go to a neurologist, orthopedician or a Radiologist for a CT or a MRI.
Take care!
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