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What Does The X-ray Report Indicate?
In an X-ray, the findings states cervical spine straightening, and the impression states degenerative changes. I was in a car accident. what does that mean, and if if the cervical spine straightening was related to the accident because I was rear-ended.
Wed, 20 Jan 2021
Hi,
In humans, the spine has three curvatures. Cervical spine that is seen the neck region curves toward center, thoracic region which belongs to chest region curves backwards and lumbar spine which can be identified over lower back curves anterior. These curvatures helps in weight bearing, pressure reduction and easy movements of the back.
Trauma commonly car accidents can disrupts this anomaly. Loss of lordosis of the cervical spine may cause painful movements, muscle and ligament strain, posture change, etc. The management depends on the level of damage. Degeneration of the vertebra makes them prone to fracture post trauma.
Management of the condition involves medical and surgical. Medical management has analgesics and nutritional drugs for bone growth along with physiotherapy. If there is no improvement or worsening of the condition, surgical intervention is needed. Visit a orthopedist for further management.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician
In humans, the spine has three curvatures. Cervical spine that is seen the neck region curves toward center, thoracic region which belongs to chest region curves backwards and lumbar spine which can be identified over lower back curves anterior. These curvatures helps in weight bearing, pressure reduction and easy movements of the back.
Trauma commonly car accidents can disrupts this anomaly. Loss of lordosis of the cervical spine may cause painful movements, muscle and ligament strain, posture change, etc. The management depends on the level of damage. Degeneration of the vertebra makes them prone to fracture post trauma.
Management of the condition involves medical and surgical. Medical management has analgesics and nutritional drugs for bone growth along with physiotherapy. If there is no improvement or worsening of the condition, surgical intervention is needed. Visit a orthopedist for further management.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician
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