Connell M D, Wiesel S W
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC.
Orthop Clin North Am. 1992 Jul;23(3):369-80.
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.
随着颈椎的老化，会发生涉及椎间盘以及小关节的退行性病变。随着这个过程的发展，一些人会感到疼痛。在许多情况下，很难将患者的症状与相关变化联系起来。本文回顾了颈椎的相关解剖学和生物化学知识，并介绍了所遇到的病理实体。
