Cervicolumbar Syndrome

Cervicolumbar syndrome is concurrent degenerative disease of cervical and lumbar spine. Clinical: neck/back pain, radiculopathy in arms and legs, myelopathy signs, claudication. Diagnosis: cervical/lumbar MRI/X-ray. Treatment: conservative: NSAIDs, gabapentin/pregabalin, PT (core/extremity strengthening), posture, weight control; epidural injections; surgical: decompression (ACDF/laminectomy) for focal severe cervical myelopathy or lumbar stenosis; manage comorbidities; follow-up orthopedics/neurosurgery/neurology/PT.

Common Symptoms

Neck/back pain; arm/leg radiculopathy; myelopathy; claudication

Causes and Pathogenesis

Multilevel degenerative changes in cervical and lumbar spine.

Treatment

NSAIDs/PT; epidural; surgical decompression for focal severe lesions

Preventive Measures

Core strengthening; weight control; ergonomics.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Orthopedics/Neurosurgery/Neurology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.