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Pain In Upper Back Muscles, Arms And Base Of Skull. CT Scan Shows Osteophyte Complex At C5/6. Treatment?
Hi Dr. Nath,
I had a acdf last August 1, 2012 at c4/5 c5/6 with allograph donor disks. I just had a CT scan of my cervical spine last week and it reveals a 4mm posterior disk osteophyte complex at C5/6. I still have pain in my upper back muscles, down both arms, and at the base of my skull. What can be done about the bone spur?
Carolyn
I had a acdf last August 1, 2012 at c4/5 c5/6 with allograph donor disks. I just had a CT scan of my cervical spine last week and it reveals a 4mm posterior disk osteophyte complex at C5/6. I still have pain in my upper back muscles, down both arms, and at the base of my skull. What can be done about the bone spur?
Carolyn
Sat, 3 Aug 2013
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The osteophyte formation in the cervical spine is due to the cervical spodylottic changes. These are age related degenerative changes of the spine. Taking proper medicines will help in decreasing further progression.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The osteophyte formation in the cervical spine is due to the cervical spodylottic changes. These are age related degenerative changes of the spine. Taking proper medicines will help in decreasing further progression.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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