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Has anyone had cervical spondylosis show up on MRI & does anyone know if spinal cord lesions could possibly show up as cervical spondylosis?

August 3, 2023
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Yes. It’s pretty common but it’s not lesions
A general term for age-related wear and tear of the spinal disks.
Spondylosis is common and worsens with age. This condition is often used to describe degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis) of the spine.
Very common
More than 3 million US cases per year

August 10, 2023 (edited)
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Cervical spondylosis is a condition that affects the neck and is often associated with degenerative disc disease. Here are some key points:

- Symptoms: It can cause neck pain, stiffness, and sometimes numbness or weakness in the arms and hands
- Causes: It results from the wear and tear of the vertebrae and discs in the Show Full Answer

Cervical spondylosis is a condition that affects the neck and is often associated with degenerative disc disease. Here are some key points:

- Symptoms: It can cause neck pain, stiffness, and sometimes numbness or weakness in the arms and hands.
- Causes: It results from the wear and tear of the vertebrae and discs in the cervical spine.
- Complications: It can lead to more serious conditions like radiculopathy (pinched nerve) and myelopathy (spinal cord compression).

For more detailed information, you can refer to the following resources:
- [MS and Degenerative Disc Disease: What’s the Connection?](https://www.mymsteam.com/resources/ms-and-degen...)

July 28, 2024

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