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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 ...
Arthritis Of The Spine Often Overlooked In Children Date: June 16, 2005 Source: Texas Children's Hospital Summary: When kids or teens experience aching joints and stiffness it may be more than ...
In the neck, the ligaments supporting the cervical discs become lax and can even tear, causing the discs to become unstable and misaligned. This can ultimately lead to cervical myelopathy, which ...
The small implant helps relieve pain and joint swelling in rheumatoid arthritis and is being investigated for other autoimmune diseases ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 68 and have osteoarthritis all over -- neck, spine, hips, knees, shoulders, hands -- and all are getting worse. One hip was replaced two years ago, and my shoulder was ...
The patient’s neck pain had become severe four months before his visit. Past medical history included psoriatic and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for more than 25 years.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can make working difficult. Depending on how severely RA affects your ability to work, it can be ...
Arthritis of the neck is also known as cervical spondylitis. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons says that about 85 percent of adults 60 years and older will develop this condition.
The vertebral canal in the neck can narrow over time due to age-related changes, leading to compression of the spinal cord and nerves. Other causes include spine trauma, rheumatoid arthritis and bone ...