The cervical column (neck region) neurocirurgião de coluna cervical from the base of your skull through your thoracic (middle back) and lumbar (lower back) vertebrae. It carries the weight of your head and allows you to tilt forward or backward, rotate from side to side and bend from ear-to-shoulder (lateral flexion). The spinal cord passes through holes (called vertebral foramen) in each of the stacked vertebrae. Your cervical spine protects your spinal cord from compression through these foramen.
Spine problems in your neck can cause pain, numbness and tingling in your arms and hands. This is usually a result of herniated or degenerative disks that press on nerves in your spine. Cervical spine surgery includes procedures that repair these issues.
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To diagnose your condition, a doctor will take a medical history and do a physical exam. He or she will also order diagnostic tests and imaging studies.
A computed tomography scan (CT or CAT scan) uses X-rays and computers to create images of your bones and soft tissues in detail. This test outlines the shape and size of your spinal canal, shows the contents of your disks and helps identify abnormalities such as bone spurs, herniated disks and the presence of bone destruction due to infection or tumor.
A spinal surgeon may recommend a specific treatment plan for you, depending on the severity of your symptoms and the cause of the problem. Your treatment will likely include nonsurgical treatments, such as physical therapy and anti-inflammatory medication. In addition, your doctor may suggest cervical spine surgery to restore stability to the spinal column and alleviate your pain and other symptoms.