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2. 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 .

3. Cervical spondylotic myelopathy - Wikipedia

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   Numerous CSM symptoms are present which primarily vary according to the relative location and extent of the spinal cord compression. Most common symptoms are: [7] Upper and lower limb pain – irregular levels of pain in the regions around the neck, arms, and legs; Paresthesia – sensations of tingling or numbness

4. Myelomalacia - Wikipedia

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   Depending on the extent of the spinal cord injury, the symptoms may vary. [7] Though every case is different, several cases reported loss of motor functions in the extremities, areflexia or sudden jerks of the limbs, loss of pain perception, or even paralysis; all of which are possible indicators of a damaged and softened spinal cord. [7]

5. Craniocervical instability - Wikipedia

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   Symptoms are frequently worsened by a Valsalva maneuver, or by being upright for long periods of time. The reason that being upright is problematic is that gravity allows increased interaction between the brain stem and the top of the spinal column, increasing symptoms. Lying in the supine position can bring short-term relief. Lying supine ...

6. Cervical spinal stenosis - Wikipedia

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   Cervical spinal stenosis is one of the most common forms of spinal stenosis, along with lumbar spinal stenosis (which occurs at the level of the lower back instead of the neck). Thoracic spinal stenosis, at the level of the mid-back, is much less common. [2] Cervical spinal stenosis can be far more dangerous by compressing the spinal cord.

7. Central cord syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Central cord syndrome (CCS) is the most common form of cervical spinal cord injury (SCI). It is characterized by loss of power and sensation in arms and hands. It usually results from trauma which causes damage to the neck, leading to major injury to the central corticospinal tract of the spinal cord. [1]