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Cervical Stenosis And Neck Pain

Cervical stenosis is a narrowing of the cervical spinal canal. This narrowing of the spinal canal may result in compression of the spinal cord and/or the nerve roots and affect the function of the spinal cord or the nerve, which may cause symptoms associated with cervical radiculopathy or cervical myelopathy. Spinal stenosis may occur as a result of spondylosis (degenerative changes in the cervical spine) but can also be the result of traumatic (fractures and instability) and inflammatory conditions or caused by herniated discs or tumors. Cervical stenosis does not necessarily cause symptoms, but if symptoms are present they will mainly be caused by associated cervical radiculopathy or cervical myelopathy. Clinical Features: Pain in neck or arms, radiating pain Weakness, stiffness or clumsiness in the hands Diminished or altered proprioception Leg weakness and pain Arm and leg dysfunction Difficulty walking Frequent falling  Urinary urgency which may progress to b