Cervical Spondylosis

Cervical Spondylosis:

• Cervical spondylosis is the degeneration of the bones and disks in the neck.

Clinical Features:

• 1)Tingling, numbness and weakness in the arms, hands, legs or feet.
• 2)Lack of coordination and difficulty walking.
• 3)Loss of bladder or bowel control.

Rx:

Medical treatment:

1. Tab.Naprox(500mg) (Naproxen) 

• 1+0+1(after meal),…...7 days

2.Tab.PPI(Esomeprazol) (20mg) 

• 1+0+1 …………….10 days

3. Tab.Lexaton(50mg) (Tolperisone)

• 1+1+1 (after meal )….10 days

4.Tab.Amilin(10mg) (Amitryptiline)

• 0+0+1 …………..1 month

5. Tab.Pred (5 mg) (Prednisolone)

• 1+0+1…….7 days(after meal )
• 1/2+0+1/2….7 days
• 1/2+0+0…….7 days

6. Physiotherapy

7. Occupational therapy 

8. Surgical intervention

Prevention:

•  Stay physically active.
  
• Use good posture.
  
• Prevent neck injuries by always using the right equipment and the right form when exercising or playing sports.
  
• Avoid trauma to your neck.