Cervical spondylosis (CS) is a common orthopedic cum neurological problem faced by even younger people in India. Cervical spondylosis is also called cervical osteoarthritis. It is a condition involving changes to the bones, discs, and joints of the neck.
Diagnostic approach to this kaleidoscopic condition can be approached by the following steps: X-ray of cervical spine-AP and lateral views : Lateral view gives more information about the bones and their borders- any irregularity and shape and size changes, the vertical distance in the ventral and dorsal face of spine disparity, interspinal space -any reduction due to disc size reduction and any bony detachment can be noted. CT scan will give more details related to bone and can confirm the X-ray findings as well as new findings if any including secondaries, tuberculous spine. MRI scan of the cervical spine which will give the…
