The effect of cervical spine instability on sympathetic cervical spondylosis / 中华外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the effect of cervical spine instability on sympathetic cervical spondylosis.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Twelve patients with cervical spondylosis showing sympathetic symptoms from 1992 to 2 000 were evaluated for cervical spine instability, immobilization of collar brace, MRI and surgical results.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Radiologic evaluation cervical instability was observed radiologically in 7 of the 12 cases. Collar brace was obviously effective in 5 of the 12 cases and slightly effective in 7 cases. MRI showed abnormal signal for instability of the cervical spine in 7 cases. Surgery was markedly effective in 7 cases and moderately effective in 4 cases.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Cervical spine instability was an important factor for sympathetic cervical spondylosis, which can be improved effectively by surgery.</p>