Cervical Kyphosis.
review · Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 30326684.
- Also identified by DOI 10.31616/asj.2018.0086 and PMC identifier 6365778.
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Abstract
Cervical kyphosis is a rare condition that can cause significant functional disability and myelopathy. Deciding the appropriate treatment for such deformities is challenging for the surgeon. Patients often present with axial neck pain, and it is not uncommon to find coexisting radiculopathy or myelopathy. The optimal approach for addressing this complex issue remains controversial. A comprehensive surgical plan based on knowledge of the pathology and biomechanics is important for kyphosis correction. Here we reviewed diagnoses of the cervical spine along with the literature pertaining to various approaches and management of cervical spine.
Anatomy
- cervical spine