12 Questions
What is the most common cause of cervical discogenic pain syndrome?
Prolonged neck flexion or protruded head posture
Which cervical disc segments are affected the most in cervical discogenic pain syndrome?
C5-C6-C7
What is the reported prevalence range of cervical discogenic pain syndrome?
16% to 41%
Which of the following is not a potential risk factor for cervical discogenic pain syndrome?
Sudden unexpected movements during trauma or sports
What is the relationship between the radiological presence of degenerative disc lesions in the cervical spine and age?
Degenerative disc lesions are more common in people over the age of 40
What is the most common source of neck pain according to the text?
Cervical discogenic pain syndrome
What is a known physical stress-related cause of symptomatic cervical spine disc lesions?
Sudden unexpected movements
Which age group is mentioned as having a potential risk factor for symptomatic cervical spine disc lesions?
50 years and above
What is the reported prevalence range of C5-C6-C7 disc segments being affected in cervical discogenic pain syndrome?
30% to 40%
Which gender accounts for about 60% of the reported cases of symptomatic cervical spine disc lesions?
Female
What is the underlying similarity between the aetiology and pathophysiological mechanisms of cervical intervertebral disc lesions and Topic-1 of this unit?
Genetic factors
What activity is specifically mentioned as a known physical stress-related cause of symptomatic cervical spine disc lesion?
Running marathons
Explore the aetiology and pathophysiological mechanisms of cervical intervertebral disc lesions. Learn about the prevalence and common sources of neck pain associated with cervical discogenic pain syndrome. Understand the impact of neck posture on disc segments.
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