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Neck bone and chondropathy

Men's cervical bone and chondropathy

Cervical osteochondrosis is a chronic malnutrition disease in which the intervertebral discs are located between the vertebrae and then their bone tissue.As the degradation process progresses, the surrounding structures are involved.This becomes the cause of the overall symptoms of development that completely conquer the patient's lives.

General information

The intervertebral disc consists of a gel nucleus and surrounding annulus, covered with a layer of cartilage on the top.They perform shocking functions to prevent vertebrae damage during running, walking and jumping, and contribute to mobility and flexibility throughout the spine.

During the natural aging process and the increase in load, the height of the intervertebral disc gradually decreases.The metabolism in the core is disturbed and the cracks appear in the surrounding fibrous annulus.Pros of the intervertebral disc - herniation and herniation appear.As the disease progresses, cartilage tissue and bones are involved, bone vegetation occurs – bone growth can lead to restricted mobility and obvious pain syndromes.

Because pathological changes occur near the spinal cord and its roots, this causes their compression and inflammation, as well as the reflex development of muscle spasms.As a result, a person experiences characteristics of the disease that can be suspected.

reason

Osteochondrosis of the cervical vertebra refers to a multi-factor disease.It arises in the context of the entire factor, each of which aggravates pathological flow.The reason list includes:

  • Too much weight;
  • A sedentary lifestyle;
  • Sedentary work;
  • Improper posture;
  • Chronic diseases of the musculoskeletal system (scoliosis, flat feet) lead to uneven distribution of spinal load;
  • congenital pathology and injury to spinal development;
  • Excessive repetitive load on the spine;
  • Genetic tendency.

Symptoms and syndromes

Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis do not appear immediately and are often concealed as other diseases.

The most common signs include:

  • Dizziness: Usually, osteochondrosis is systemic, that is, in the eyes of a person, the surrounding objects rotate in front of his eyes.
  • Pain in the neck, neck, collar area: its intensity depends on the degree of development of the disease.In the early lights and plots, it spreads throughout the head and obtains a constant feature.Regular attacks become unbearable because a person cannot even move his head.
  • Noise or sound in the ears: it occurs when the position changes when it is still for a long time, usually accompanied by dizziness;
  • Lack of air sensation and inability to breathe deeply; in severe cases, severe respiratory shortage;
  • Nausea and vomiting: It is associated with circulatory disorders in certain areas of the brain, which can be exacerbated when trying to turn the head;
  • Reduce vision in front of the eyes, flickering flies or fog: indicates insufficient blood supply in the brain; appears in the late stages of the disease;
  • Fluctuations in blood pressure cannot correct medication;
  • Sudden fainting caused by vasospasm;
  • Feelings of a lump in the throat, soreness, dryness, swallowing problems: usually one of the first signs of pathology;
  • Shoulder joint pain;
  • Numb fingers.

In addition to the general signs of cervical osteochondrosis, several syndromes of the disease are distinguished.

Vertebral syndrome

The complex of symptoms is associated with bone damage and spinal cartilage.He includes:

  • Violation of the mobility of the cervical area;
  • The pain of turning the head;
  • X-Signs of damage to vertebrae and the space between them.

Driven arterial syndrome

Symptoms are caused by stenosis or spasm of the vertebral arteries, which are partly responsible for blood supply to the brain.It is represented by the following symbols:

  • Noise in the ears;
  • Dizziness;
  • Blood pressure jumps;
  • Nausea and vomiting;
  • Headache;
  • Visual impairment;
  • Performance degradation;
  • drowsiness;
  • faint.

Heart syndrome

Diseases similar to myocardial damage, including:

  • the feeling of pain or burning behind the sternum;
  • weakness and fatigue;
  • Quick pulse.

Rook syndrome

This condition is related to damage (compression or pinch) of nerve roots that occur from the vertebrae column in the cervical area.Depending on the degree of failure, a person may feel:

  • Numbness or pain in the back of the head;
  • Language numbness;
  • Clavicle pain, difficulty swallowing, and ic-calling;
  • Discomfort in the shoulder area and increased manual exercise;
  • soreness in the leaves and forearm areas;
  • Numbness of index and middle fingers;
  • Numbness of ring finger and pinky finger.

Most commonly, several nerve roots are involved in the pathological process, so several characteristic symptoms are observed at one time.

stage

During development, cervical osteochondrosis is continuous for four consecutive stages (degrees), which determines the severity of the symptoms and the general condition of the patient.

  • The first stage.The thickness of the intervertebral disc is slightly reduced.Symptoms are actually asymptomatic, and sometimes there is a slight discomfort on the neck, such as staying in a uncomfortable position for a long time.
  • Stage 2.The height of the disk becomes smaller, and the pathological growth of the cartilage tissue begins, and protrusion (protrusion) occurs.The pain becomes even greater, and the stiffness of the neck area is connected to it.
  • Stage 3.The annulus around the disc core was torn to form a vertebral hernia.There is a significant deformation of the spine and an increased risk of vertebrae dislocation and subluxation.The pain becomes constant in nature, and other symptoms of osteochondrosis are added.
  • Stage 4.In the spine, irreversible changes occur: bone growth occurs, discs are replaced by scar tissue, and the ability to amortize loads.Symptoms become obvious and have a significant impact on the patient's lifestyle and his health.The quality of life has been reduced.

diagnosis

To find causes of pain or dizziness, patients can contact doctors in a variety of specialties: therapists, cardiologists, gastroenterologists, and neurologists.To diagnose osteochondrosis, a comprehensive examination is required, including:

  • X-rays and computed tomography are only effective later in the development of the disease with a clear view.
  • Magnetic Resonance Tomography: You can even see the initial change due to the high visualization.Currently, this is the main method of diagnosis.
  • Complex scans of the head and neck arteries: allows you to evaluate the quality of blood flow and determine the narrowing of blood vessels; used to determine the causes of headaches and dizziness.

The mandatory investigation and examination of the patient was evaluated, the determination of the pain area and the degree of spinal migration were evaluated, and the reflex quality was performed.For differential diagnosis of other diseases with similar symptoms, prescriptions can be prescribed:

  • Electrocardiogram, heart ultrasound;
  • Monitor ECG and blood pressure daily;
  • X-rays of chest organs;
  • Consultation from a stenosis expert: Laura Cardiologist.

treat

The treatment of cervical osteochondrosis requires a comprehensive approach, including:

  • Medical effects;
  • physiotherapy;
  • Physical Therapy Sports;
  • massage;
  • Surgical treatment.

Drug treatment

The main purpose of drug treatment: to relieve pain and dizziness, restore normal function of nerve roots, and to stop or slow down the destruction of cartilage tissue if possible.According to the circumstances, their regulations are:

  • Nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs: designed to relieve pain and inflammation; they are used in the form of tablets, injections, ointments, plates;
  • Steroid drugs: also used to alleviate inflammation of NSAID ineffectiveness;
  • Musorelaxants: Drugs that eliminate reflex muscle spasms, and blood circulation will be improved due to the reduction of pain;
  • Injection or tablet form of B vitamins: helps improve nerve impulses;
  • Sedatives with severe pain syndrome improve sleep and reduce emotional components of pain;
  • Antihypertensive agent when anti-nerve roots;
  • Cartilage Protectant: A drug that helps restore cartilage tissue.

Depending on the symptoms, you can also prescribe medications to improve microcirculation in the cerebral blood vessels, block nausea and dizziness.

Non-drug therapy

Non-toxic treatments are used outside of deterioration.Depending on the clinical situation, they are used:

  • physiotherapy:
    • laser therapy;
    • Magnetic therapy;
    • UHF-Therapy;
    • Voice and electrophoresis;
  • massage;
  • Physical Therapy Sports;
  • acupuncture;
  • Manual therapy;
  • Underwater traction.

Non-pharmacological treatment helps reduce the severity of symptoms and reduce frequency and worsen.It works indirectly:

  • Improve blood supply, metabolism and regeneration processes in affected areas;
  • Enhance the effects of drugs;
  • Promote to strengthen the muscle frame and stabilize the spine;
  • Reduce load on vertebrates;
  • Eliminates muscle cramps and blocks.

Surgical treatment

Physical treatment methods for treating cervical bone and cartilage

When the drug method has failed, the surgeon's help is necessary in advanced cases of the disease.Several operations are currently used:

  • surgical removal of disc hernia (microlimbectomy, endoscopy or transfer surgery);
  • Laminectomy: Remove spinous processes or arches of the vertebrae, so the load on the spinal cord is reduced;
  • Nucleoplasty: Eliminate part of the core of the intervertebral disc to eliminate hernia.

It is important to remember that only doctors can decide how to treat osteochondrosis in the cervical spine.This protocol is compiled separately considering the stages of the disease, the accompanying pathology and individual characteristics of the patient's body.

complication

Osteochondrosis can violate the most important structures: blood vessels and nerves.If not treated, the disease can cause the following complications:

  • ischemic stroke;
  • Loss of hand sensitivity or motor function;
  • Difficulty swallowing;
  • invasion of the thyroid gland;
  • Vision loss may be significantly reduced.

Furthermore, failure of the intervertebral disc and joints resulted in a significant limitation of neck mobility.

prevention

If you focus on preventing cervical bone cartilage bone toxins, their progress will be greatly slowed down even if there are existing changes.Doctor's advice:

  • Live an active lifestyle and prevent exercise;
  • Minimize or exclude severity;
  • Sleeping on orthopedic mattresses and pillows;
  • If necessary, warm up regularly for long-term work on your computer.

The ideal exercise for osteochondrosis is swimming.Water removes the spine and active movement helps to form a muscle frame.