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NAVODAYA
VIDYALAYA
KAGAL
KOLHAPUR.
CERVICAL
SPONDYLOSIS
BIOLOGY INVESTIGATORY PROJECT
Made by:
SUJAY NIRMALE
XI sci.
SUBJECT TEACHER-
Mr.,G.R.Chopde
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that SUJAY NIRMALE , of
class XI sci. has successfully completed the
investigatory project on Cervical
Spondyolsis under the guidance of Mr.
G.R.Chopde [Biology teacher] during the
year 2016-17.
Signature of Principal
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
At the very outset I am very much grateful to our
beloved and respected teacher Mr.G.R.CHOPDE for
his kind support and guidance that he has been
providing during the preparation of this project.
I also express my sincere thanks to my parents
who helped me in all aspects in completing this
project.
SUJAY NIRMALE
INDEX
1. Certificate
2. Acknowledgement
3. Introduction
4. Cervical spondylosis
5. Causes and Risk factors
6. Symptoms
7. X-rays showing cervical spondylosis
8. Exams and tests
9. Treatments
10. Case study
11. Bibliography
INTRODUCTION
Cervical spondylosis is usually an age-related condition
that affects the joints in your neck. It develops as a result
of the wear and tear of the cartilage and bones of the
cervical spine. While it is largely due to age, it can be
caused by other factors as well. Alternative names for it
include cervical osteoarthritis and neck arthritis.
CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS
Spondylosis is a term referring to
degenerative osteoarthritis of the joints between
the center of the spinal vertebrae and/or neural
foramina. If severe, it may cause pressure on
nerve withsubsequent sensory and/or motor distur
bances such as pain, parenthesis, or muscle
weakness in the limbs.
Spondylosis is from Ancient Greek spondylos, "a
vertebra", in plural "vertebrae - the backbone".
When the space between two adjacent vertebrae
narrows, compression of a nerve root emerging from
the spinal cord may result in radiculopathy (sensory and
motor disturbances, such as severe pain in the neck,
shoulder, arm, back, and/or leg, accompanied by muscle
weakness). Less commonly, direct pressure on the spinal
cord (typically in the cervical spine) may result
in myelopathy, characterized by global weakness, gait
dysfunction, loss of balance, and loss of bowel and/or
bladder control. The patient may experience a
phenomenon of shocks (parenthesis) in hands and legs
because of nerve compression and lack of blood flow. If
vertebrae of the neck are involved it is
labeled cervical spondylosis. Lower back spondylosis is
labeled lumbar spondylosis.
Cervical Spondylosis
Causes and Risk Factors
Aging
Cervical spondylosis often develops as a result of changes in
your neck joints as you age. Your spinal disks can become dry
and begin shrinking around the time you turn 40, reducing the
cushioning between the bones in your neck.
Your disks might also develop cracks as you get older. This
causes them to bulge or become herniated. You might also
develop bone spurs, or extra bony growths. Herniated disks and
bone spurs can put extra pressure on your spinal cord and nerve
roots, causing joint pain.
Other Factors
Cervical spondylosis can develop due to factors other
than aging. These include:
Neck injuries.
Work-related activities that put extra strain on your neck
from heavy lifting.
Holding your neck in an uncomfortable position for
prolonged periods of time, or repeating the same neck
movements throughout the day (repetitive stress).
genetic factors (family history of cervical spondylosis)
Smoking.
Being overweight and inactive.
Symptoms
Most people with cervical spondylosis dont have
noticeable symptoms. If symptoms do occur, they can
range from mild to severe and may develop gradually or
occur suddenly.
You may feel the pain over the shoulder blade. Or it may
spread to the upper arm, forearm, or fingers (in rare
cases).
Your health care provider may ask you to bend your head
forward and to each side while putting slight downward
pressure on the top of your head. Increased pain or
numbness during this test is usually a sign that there is
pressure on a nerve in your spine.
Pain relief
Over-the-counter painkillers
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are
thought to be the most effective painkillers for symptoms
of cervical spondylosis. Some commonly used NSAIDs
include:
diclofenac
ibuprofen
naproxen
If one NSAID fails to help with pain, you should try an
alternative.
However, NSAIDs may not be suitable if you
have asthma, high blood pressure, liver disease, heart
disease or a history of stomach ulcers. In these
circumstances, paracetamol is usually more suitable.
Muscle relaxants
If you experience spasms, when your neck muscles
suddenly tighten uncontrollably, your GP may prescribe a
short course of a muscle relaxant such as diazepam.
Muscle relaxants are sedatives that can make you feel
dizzy and drowsy.Muscle relaxants should not be taken
continuously for longer than a week to 10 days at a time.
Amitriptyline
If pain persists for more than a month and has not
responded to the above painkillers, your GP may
prescribe a medicine called amitriptyline.
Amitriptyline was originally designed to treat depression,
but doctors have found that a small dose is also useful in
treating nerve pain. Some side effects when taking
amitriptyline, include:
drowsiness
dry mouth
blurred vision
constipation
difficulty urinating
Injection of a painkiller
If your radiating arm pain is particularly severe and not
settling, there may be an option of a "transforaminal
nerve root injection", where steroid medication is
injected into the neck where the nerves exit the spine.
This may temporarily decrease inflammation of the nerve
root and reduce pain.
Side effects include headache, temporary numbness in
the area and, in rare cases, spinal cord injury (limb
paralysis).
Surgery
Surgery is usually only recommended in the treatment of
cervical spondylosis if:
there is clear evidence that a nerve is being pinched
by a slipped disk or bone (cervical radiculopathy), or
your spinal cord is being compressed (cervical
myelopathy)
There is underlying damage to your nervous system
that is likely to worsen if surgery is not performed.
The type of surgery used will depend on the underlying
cause of your pain or nerve damage. Surgical techniques
that may be used include:
CASE STUDY 1
Date: 07-09-2016
Date: 13-09-2016
BIBLIOGRAPHY
www.google.com
www.wikipedia.com
www.medindia.net
www.emedicinehealth.com