Herniated Cervical Disk

Herniated Cervical Disk

Introduction

Cervical area represents the upper segment of the spine, and is located between the skull above and the last first thoracic vertebra below. It is composed of relatively small vertebrae, intersecting one another. Inside the central channel formed by these vertebrae is situated spinal cervical cord (portion where the spinal cord begins). It is the segment with greater ranges and directions of motion and has very important relationships with the head and upper extremities.

Discussion

There are different mechanisms, which in extreme cases can lead to traumatic fracture and dislocation of the spine, which would be due to a ...