The effect of cervical spine instability on sympathetic cervical spondylosis / 中华外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Surgery
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(12): 730-732, 2002.
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em Chinês
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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>
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Assunto principal:
Doenças do Sistema Nervoso Autônomo
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Osteofitose Vertebral
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Cirurgia Geral
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Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Vértebras Cervicais
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Diagnóstico
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Limite:
Adulto
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Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Chinês
Revista:
Chinese Journal of Surgery
Ano de publicação:
2002
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