Cervical Ligament Instability: The Importance of Digital Motion X-ray

The cervical spine is the neck region of the spine, and it is made up of 7 vertebrae. The ligaments in the cervical spine help to connect the vertebrae and keep them in place. Cervical ligament instability is a condition in which the ligaments in the cervical spine are damaged, which can lead to excessive movement between the vertebrae.

Sunset Chiropractic and Wellness. Cervical Ligament Instability: The Importance of Digital Motion X-ray. The ligaments in the cervical spine help to connect the vertebrae and keep them in place.

Cervical ligament instability can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

Whiplash: Whiplash is a common injury that can occur as a result of a rear-end collision. When the head is suddenly and forcefully thrust back and forth, the ligaments in the cervical spine can be damaged.
Falls: Falls can also damage the ligaments in the cervical spine.
Sports injuries: Sports injuries, such as football and hockey, can also put stress on the ligaments in the cervical spine and lead to instability.

Cervical ligament instability can cause a variety of symptoms, including:

Neck pain: This is the most common symptom of cervical ligament instability.
Headaches: Headaches are another common symptom of cervical ligament instability.
Numbness and tingling in the arms and hands: This can be caused by compression of the nerves in the neck.
Dizziness: Dizziness can be caused by instability in the cervical spine.
Visual disturbances: Visual disturbances, such as double vision, can also be caused by cervical ligament instability.

Traditional imaging tests, such as MRI and CT scans, can often miss damage to the ligaments in the cervical spine. This is because these tests are static, meaning that they only show the bones in the spine at one point in time. Digital motion x-ray (DMX), on the other hand, is a dynamic imaging test that allows doctors to see the bones in the spine moving. This can be helpful in identifying damage to the ligaments that would otherwise be missed.

DMX is a safe and painless procedure. It is performed in a radiology suite, and the patient lies on a table while the x-ray machine takes images of the spine as the patient moves their head and neck. The images are then displayed on a computer monitor, and the doctor can look for any signs of instability.

If you are experiencing symptoms of cervical ligament instability, it is important to see a doctor. DMX can be a helpful tool in diagnosing this condition and determining the best course of treatment.

Sunset Chiropractic and Wellness. Cervical Ligament Instability: The Importance of Digital Motion X-ray. Cervical ligament instability is a condition in which the ligaments in the cervical spine are damaged, which can lead to excessive movement between the vertebrae.

Cervical ligament instability is a condition that can cause a variety of symptoms, including neck pain, headaches, numbness and tingling in the arms and hands, dizziness, and visual disturbances. Traditional imaging tests, such as MRI and CT scans, can often miss damage to the ligaments in the cervical spine. However, DMX is a dynamic imaging test that can help doctors identify damage to the ligaments that would otherwise be missed. If you are experiencing symptoms of cervical ligament instability, it is important to see a doctor. DMX can be a helpful tool in diagnosing this condition and determining the best course of treatment
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Dr. Mark N. Berry, D.C.
Sunset Chiropractic and Wellness
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