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X Ray Cervical AP and LAT report review
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Please find the attached X ray report for my cervical ap and lat.
Can someone tell me if something is wrong?
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From this photograph, I do not see any obvious fracture or dislocation. There appears to be mild straightening of the normal cervical curvature, which is commonly seen with muscle spasm or poor posture. However, a photographed X-ray is not sufficient to rule out cervical disc problems or nerve compression. If you have neck pain radiating to the arm, numbness, tingling, or weakness, further evaluation is required.
Next Steps
Please consult an Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon for a clinical examination. If symptoms persist or you have pain radiating to the arm, numbness, tingling, or weakness, an MRI of the cervical spine may be required. If you would like a detailed review of your X-rays and symptoms, you can also book an online consultation with me for personalized advice.
Health Tips
Maintain good neck posture, avoid prolonged mobile/laptop use with the neck bent forward, use a proper pillow, and start neck isometric and posture-correction exercises only after evaluation. Seek urgent medical attention if you develop progressive arm weakness, difficulty walking, or loss of bladder/bowel control.
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Only degerative changes
Nothing major
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Can I know the complaints and history? This looks normal slight degenerative changes
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Dr. Rakesh Kumar
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Need history and vital clinical findings. Without that it looks okay with some degen changes.
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Dr. Rahul Kumar Pandey
Orthopedic surgeon
10 yrs exp
Lucknow
Please get personal consult for better assessment
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Dr. Vijai Mani
Orthopedic Surgeon
6 yrs exp
Salem
Theres is loss of curvature(lordosis)
Mild degeneration in c5-c7 region
Mr dhiraj can you tell me whats your complaint
Are u having neck pain
Any radiating pain to your hands
What profession your doing
How long the pain or any symtoms
Next Steps
Posture correction , physiotherapy, strengthening
Health Tips
Avoid sudden jerky movements
Avoid heavy weight lifting overhead
Avoid prolong looking down on mobile
Maintain good posture
Consult a physio if needed
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Harshavardhan Chandane
Orthopedic Surgeon
21 yrs exp
Thane
State your complaints and symptoms. Xray shows feature of early spondylitis.
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Dr. Darshan S L
Orthopedic Surgeon
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs detail about symptoms
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