Alternative Names & Classifications:
Cervical Spondylosis (CLINICAL)
Description
Cervical Spondylosis is a very common condition that worsens with age, characterized by the dehydration and shrinkage of the cervical intervertebral disks. As the disks degenerate, signs of osteoarthritis develop, including the formation of bony projections called bone spurs along the edges of the vertebrae. More than 85 percent of people older than age 60 are affected by this condition, though many never experience significant symptoms.