Cervical Foraminal Stenosis and Nerve Compression

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Dr. Corenman created this video - cervical foraminal stenosis and nerve compression - to explain this condition as a cause of neck pain in more detail. This video uses a spine model and an actual cadaveric vertebra specimen to demonstrate how degeneration of the front part of the cervical or neck vertebra (called the uncovertebral joint) causes compression of the nerve root. The uncovertebral joint commonly develops bone spurs with degenerative disc disease of the neck. Since this joint is the front of the nerve exit hole (foramen), this bone spur will narrow the exit hole and can pinch the nerve. Bending to the side of the spur and bending the head backwards will cause the nerve to be compressed. Bending away from the pain and bending the head forward will relax the nerve and reduce pain.

tags: Cervical Foraminal Stenosis and Nerve Compression spine model cadaveric vertebra uncovertebral joint compression of the nerve root bone spur degenerative disc disease nerve compression during bending donald corenman


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