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What Is Meant By "reversal Of Cervical Lordosis At C5-C6 "?

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Posted on Tue, 28 Apr 2015
Question: What is reversal of cervical lordosis at C5-C6 associated with moderate to severe degenerative disc disease and severe bilateral uncovertebral joint hypertrophy. Vertebral bodies maintain normal height with no evidence of fracture or subluxation. There is no evidence of epidural or paravertebral hematoma.
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
normal curve of spine is lost

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
Your report suggest loss of normal curvature of spine leading to pressure over spinal cord.
Some time this may lead to nerve compression.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and matrix therapy may help you.
You need to focus on spine extension exercises.
Neurotropic medication like pregabalin and methylcobalamine can be started consulting your doctor.
You may need MRI spine.

I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (44 minutes later)
Would nerve compression come in the form of numbness alongside my right wrist? Could it be tiny "zaps" felt when I turn my head sometimes? Can this condition cause pain between my shoulders? I want to be sure I take all my relative symptoms when I see my own orthopedic doctor.
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (36 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

Yes nerve compression in cervical spine can lead to numbness along wrist.

Yes this may lead to pain between shoulders due to compression of nerve.

Facet arthropathy is also important reason for your symptoms.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
Regards
Dr Vaibhav
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Is Meant By "reversal Of Cervical Lordosis At C5-C6 "?

Brief Answer: normal curve of spine is lost Detailed Answer: Hello I have read your query. Your report suggest loss of normal curvature of spine leading to pressure over spinal cord. Some time this may lead to nerve compression. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and matrix therapy may help you. You need to focus on spine extension exercises. Neurotropic medication like pregabalin and methylcobalamine can be started consulting your doctor. You may need MRI spine. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.