Can Arthritis Of The Cervical Spine Cause Vertigo?
Cervical spondylosis is a disorder in which there is abnormal wear on the cartilage and bones of the neck (cervical vertebrae). It is a common cause of chronic neck pain.
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Neck pain -
Herniated disk -
Spinal stenosis
Alternative Names
Cervical osteoarthritis; Arthritis - neck; Neck arthritis; Chronic neck pain
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Cervical spondylosis is caused by
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