Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD Neck arthritis (also known as neck osteoarthritis or cervical spondylosis) is the degeneration of the joints, bones, and discs of the cervical spine of the ...

Joseph Osorio, MD, PhD, performed the first cervical spine surgery using Carlsmed’s aprevo device, the company said July 28. The aprevo devices are designed with Carlsmed’s proprietary artificial ...

Cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy is usually caused by wear and tear on your spine—also known as degenerative spine disease. This condition typically affects people ages 50 or older. The most ...

When bone spurs occur in the vertebra of the neck, which is the cervical spine, they are known as cervical osteophytes. These bony growths aren’t painful.

References [1] Upper cervical spine bone mineral content variations in elderly females. Accident Analysis & Prevention (2023). [2] C1 fractures: a review of diagnoses, management options, and ...

The spinal cord is an important part of the central nervous system that carries signals between the brain and the body. It is protected by the vertebral column, a series of bones that surround and ...

Anatomy of the spine Doctors divide the spinal column into five segments based on the area of the body and the appearance of the spinal bones. A person’s spine consists of 33 bones called vertebrae.