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2. Clearing the cervical spine - Wikipedia

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   Excluding a cervical spinal injury requires clinical judgement and training. Under the NEXUS guidelines, when an acute blunt force injury is present, a cervical spine is deemed to not need radiological imaging if all the following criteria are met: There is no posterior midline cervical tenderness; There is no evidence of intoxication

3. Cordotomy - Wikipedia

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   Cordotomy (or chordotomy) is a surgical procedure that disables selected pain-conducting tracts in the spinal cord, in order to achieve loss of pain and temperature perception. This procedure is commonly performed on patients experiencing severe pain due to cancer or other incurable diseases.

4. Cervical spine disorder - Wikipedia

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   Cervical spine disorders are illnesses that affect the cervical spine, which is made up of the upper first seven vertebrae, encasing and shielding the spinal cord. This fragment of the spine starts from the region above the shoulder blades and ends by supporting and connecting the skull .

5. Costovertebral angle tenderness - Wikipedia

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   Costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness is pain that results from touching the region inside of the costovertebral angle. [1] The CVA is formed by the 12th rib and the spine. [ 1 ] Assessing for CVA tenderness is part of the abdominal exam , and CVA tenderness often indicates kidney pathology .

6. Spinal disease - Wikipedia

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   Symptoms for spinal tumors may vary due to factors such as the type of tumor, the region of the spine, and the health of the patient. Back pain is the most common symptom and it can be a problem if the pain is severe, has a time frame that lasts longer than it would for a normal injury, and becomes worse while laying down or at rest.

7. Modic changes - Wikipedia

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   Modic changes is a descriptive term used by radiologists in MRI evaluations. Conventional treatment including physiotherapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, and exercise for back pain, are not effective in treating Modic changes. Conversely, long term antibiotic treatment has been shown to be an effective treatment if done effectively.