This video reviews the cervical spine anatomy and demonstrates a physical examination of the cervical spine. ... and the normal range of lateral bending is 45 degrees of tilt toward each shoulder.

The cervical spine is composed of seven bones (C1 – C7), which are separated from one another by intervertebral discs. These discs allow the spine to move freely and act as shock absorbers ...

1 Guidance. 1.1 Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of direct C1 lateral mass screw for cervical spine stabilisation appears adequate to support the use of this procedure, provided that the ...

Posterior cervical plates have become a powerful tool for spine surgeons, allowing unprecedented rigidity of the arthrodesis construct. The tech-nique, while anatomically demanding, is rapid and ...

Military neck is an abnormal curve of the cervical spine that causes you to look like you’re “standing at attention.” The condition, called cervical kyphosis, doesn’t have anything to do ...

If MRI is contraindicated or unavailable, a computed tomographic (CT) study or CT myelography of the cervical spine is an alternative imaging approach. 43,44 Electrodiagnostic testing may be ...

Military neck is an informal name for cervical spine deformities that cause unusual curves in your spine. ... also called cervical kyphosis, your neck has lost some of its normal curvature.

A lordotic curve is normal, but if your arch is too far inward, it’s called lordosis or swayback. This can manifest as lower back lordosis or cervical spine lordosis. Everyone’s spine curves a ...

Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of direct C1 lateral mass screw for cervical spine stabilisation appears adequate to support the use of this procedure, provided that the normal ...