The number indicates the level of the cervical spine in which the particular vertebra is located.
The cervical spine is often called the C-spine for short.
An example of the cervical vertebra naming conventions is the seventh cervical vertebra.
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It is called C7, or C-7.
Additionally, the cervical spine can develop degenerative changes that may lead to arthritis and stenosis.
These changes are usually, but not always, related to advancing age.
Often, a problem or an injury to your neck will involve several structures.
A course of physical therapy may help you move past a soft tissue injury.
Serious Injuries
Certain types of cervical spine injuries can be very serious.
These include fractures, dislocations, and spinal cord injury.Treatment of ligament injuries is based on spinal stability.
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