Serious Pathology

Conditions in this unit

Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy - Compression of the spinal cord in the cervical spine due to degenerative changes (disc bulging, osteophyte formation,…
Upper Cervical Instability - Instability of the atlanto-occipital (C0-1) or atlantoaxial (C1-2) joints. Causes: RA (pannus erodes transverse…
Cervical Artery Dissection (Screening) - Tear in the intimal lining of the vertebral or internal carotid artery. POTENTIALLY FATAL: can cause stroke. NOT a…
DISH (Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis) - Systemic condition characterised by flowing calcification and ossification along the anterolateral aspect of at least 4…