The cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae, which are the smallest and uppermost in location within the spinal column. Together, the vertebrae support the skull, move the spine, and protect ...

Researchers found significantly higher postoperative volumetric paraspinal muscle atrophy with lumbar spine fusion, posterior procedures and non-minimally invasive fusion compared with ...

Muscle Spasm and Pain in Distribution of Second Cervical Segment. Published July 12, 1962. N Engl J Med 1962; 267: ... fever, sore throat, vertigo, cough, chest pains and general muscle weakness.