Treatment and Care of Cervical Spondylosis

Author: Huang Jingzi
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Cervical spondylosis is a common and frequently occurring disease among middle-aged and elderly people, and there has been a recent trend toward younger patients. It is named based on the corresponding clinical symptoms that arise when degenerative changes in the cervical intervertebral discs and their subsequent pathological changes affect surrounding structures (such as nerve roots, vertebrae, vertebral arteries, and sympathetic nerves). In the early stages of onset, there are often no particularly noticeable symptoms, and slight treatment can lead to rapid improvement, which is frequently overlooked by patients. The etiology is relatively complex, and clinically, it shares similarities with Ménière's disease, brachial plexus neuritis, periarthritis of the shoulder joint, and cervical strain, making it prone to misdiagnosis and mistreatment. Due to different etiologies and pathological changes, it can be classified into types such as nerve root type, vertebral artery type, spinal cord type, sympathetic nerve type, and mixed type. Due to the limited number of specialized books on cervical spondylosis, the general public lacks sufficient understanding of this disease. To help more people recognize and learn about the prevention and treatment methods of cervical spondylosis, this book provides a detailed and accessible introduction to the etiology and pathology, examination and diagnosis, prevention, self-care, and various treatment methods of cervical spondylosis. It particularly introduces various therapies that have achieved good results through clinical applications of both traditional Chinese and Western medicine. The content is very rich. This book serves as an excellent guide and companion for readers in identifying and preventing cervical spondylosis. It is also a valuable reference for medical professionals and those interested in medicine.