Natural history and pathogenesis of cervical disk disease
Connell, M.D.; Wiesel, S.W.
Orthopedic Clinics of North America 23(3): 369-380
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-5898 PMID: 1620532 Document Number: 404504
As the cervical spine ages, degenerative processes occur that involve the intervertebral disk as well as facet joints. Some individuals experience pain as this process evolves. In many instances, it can be difficult to correlate a patient's symptoms with the associated changes. This article reviews the appropriate anatomy and biochemistry of the cervical spine and presents the pathologic entities that are encountered.