Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy Verified Answers
Which is the most common level of cervical spinal stenosis and cervical spondylotic myelopathy?
A. C3-C4
B. C4-C5
C. C5-C6
D. C6-C7
E. C7-T1 ️C5-C6 based on literature reports of imaging and autopsy studies.
Which risk factor is most ...
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy Verified Answers
Which is the most common level of cervical spinal stenosis and cervical spondylotic myelopathy?
A. C3-C4
B. C4-C5
C. C5-C6
D. C6-C7
E. C7-T1 ✔️C5-C6 based on literature reports of imaging and autopsy studies.
Which risk factor is most likely to be associated with the development of cervical spondylotic
myelopathy?
A. Age
B. Prolonged use of hand-held devices
C. History of neck trauma
D. Congenital narrowing of the cervical spinal
E. Previous neck surgery ✔️D. Congenital narrowing of the cervical spinal
The risks of cervical spondylotic myelopathy associated with the 5 possible factors have not been
formally studied, but congenital narrowing of the cervical spinal canal is the only response that is known
to be associated with structural narrowing of the spinal canal which is a major factor in the development
of spinal cord compression.
Define cervical spondylosis ✔️Degenerative wear and tear changes that affect the intervertebral disks
and facets joints of the spine
may or may not be painful
define cervical spinal stenosis ✔️narrowing of the spinal foramen (from arthritis) at one level or
multiple levels
cervical spinal stenosis compresses and images the spinal cord
Risk factors for cervical spondylotic myelopathy ✔️men
age
stenosis at another spinal level
repeated trauma
adjacent fusion
probably positive family history of CSS or CSM
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Through which intervertebral foramen does the C7 spinal nerve leave the spine?
A. C5-C6
B. C6-C7
C. C7-C8
D. C7-T1
E. C8-T1 ✔️B. C6-C7
There are 7 cervical vertebrae and 8 spinal nerves. The first cervical spinal nerve exits between the skull
and C1. The 8th cervical nerve exits the spinal canal between C7 and T1. Therefore the 7th cervical
spinal nerve exits between C6 and C7.
Through which intervertebral foramen does the C8 spinal nerve leave the spinal canal?
A. C5-C6
B. C6-C7
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