Degenerative Disc Disease
Overview
Vertebral discs act cushion and absorb shock between spinal bones (vertebrae). When discs lose fluid and height, they are said to experience degenerative disc disease. Degeneration happens naturally over time as discs age, but injuries can speed up the degenerative process or make it m…
CT Scan (Computed Tomography, CAT Scan)
Overview
This diagnostic scan takes x-ray images from many angles, combining them to show doctors clear cross-section slices of your body parts. A CT scan shows much more than a typical x-ray and depicts structures that MRIs are inadequate to image.
Preparation
You will need to remove your glas…
Cervical Radiculopathy
Overview
Nerve roots in the cervical spine (neck) travel to the shoulders, arm, hands, and fingers. A neck injury can compress or irritate a cervical nerve root, creating symptoms in the areas where that nerve travels.
Causes
There are three primary causes of cervical radiculopathy. A herniate…