Cervical osteoarthritis, also known as neck arthritis, is a major cause of incapacitating neck pain. Cervical osteoarthritis refers to the degeneration of bones and cartilage in the facet joints of your neck. The structural changes often occur because of regular wear and lead to pain, inflammation and a reduced range of motion. This condition mostly affects people over 50 years, but no matter when you get it, the pain gets worse with age.
The facet joints in your cervical spine enable the smooth movement of your spine, reducing friction. These joints allow forward and back movements of your neck. With degeneration of the bones and connective tissues in the joint, it becomes hard to move this critical spinal section. Your neck is one of the most flexible parts of your body, along with your shoulders.
An early diagnosis for neck arthritis improves the outcome of your treatment for arthritis in the neck. Dr. Amr Hosny and the expert pain management doctors who treat neck pain and so much more at New York Pain Care are pain specialists. They rely on the latest medical technology for a correct diagnosis and effective treatment of your cervical spine pain.
An injury to any part of your cervical spine affects your quality of life because of the pain and limited range of mobility it causes. If you notice persistent neck pain, an early diagnosis can make all the difference. Common symptoms that make arthritis in the neck a serious condition include:
These symptoms reduce your capacity to lead a normal life and require immediate treatment. Dr. Hosny and the team in New York City and Paramus, Riverdale, Englewood Cliffs, Cranford and East Brunswick, New Jersey use advanced techniques for diagnosis. Then they can deliver the most appropriate neck arthritis treatment.
When the cartilage in your cervical facet joints degenerates, you experience pain and problems whenever you try to move your neck. Some causes of this joint damage include:
Aging is a major factor in the development of cervical osteoarthritis, as the connective tissues in the facet joints weaken. A previous injury to your neck may contribute to this neck condition. Some extreme sports and occupations that put stress on the neck lead to damage of the cartilage in your neck joints.
Your doctor starts to determine your diagnosis with a review of your medical history, a physical exam, blood tests and imaging tests, such as an x-ray, CT scan or MRI. The findings from this evaluation form the basis of effective arthritis in the neck treatment. Your treatment is tailored on the severity of the damage, your age and your overall medical condition. Interventional treatment options for arthritis in the neck include:
Living with incapacitating pain affects your daily life. Contact Dr. Hosny and his team at New York Pain Care for effective diagnosis and treatment.
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