Despite advances in diagnostic imaging plain film remains an inexpensive initial radiological evaluation of the spine in cervical spondylosis. This article outlines the use of different modalities used for diagnosis of cervical spondylotic stenosis. Imaging modalities for cervical spondylotic stenosis assist the clinician in differentiating discogenic neck pain, radiculopathy and myelopathy. The assessment helps clinicians to localize the site and the level of the disease for preoperative planning whenever surgical intervention is necessary.
The current common modalities include X-ray, MRI, and CT. These modalities provide an indication of the underlying pathology but not diagnostic as these are common finding in adult population for other complaints. Yet these images can show the changes in the facet and uncovertebral, osteophytes, and disc space. MRI Compared to other modalities, MRI…
