A systematic approach to disorders of the cervical spine

Hosp Pract (Off Ed). 1993 Jun 15;28(6):49-58. doi: 10.1080/21548331.1993.11442803.

Abstract

Pain in the neck may arise from a clear-cut cause (e.g., an auto accident) or without warning or apparent reason. It may limit exercise, preclude driving, or interfere with sleep, and at its worst make any movement excruciating. Common denominators are rare, although age is often a fundamental factor. It is usually best to begin management conservatively.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
  • Bed Rest
  • Cervical Vertebrae*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neck*
  • Neurosurgery
  • Pain / etiology*
  • Physical Examination
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Spinal Diseases / complications
  • Spinal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Spinal Diseases / therapy
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal