Diagnosis of osteochondrosis

Radiologic signs of damage to the ligamentous apparatus of the spine

Radiological signs of damage to the ligamentous apparatus of the spine are proposed, allowing specialists to focus their attention on morphological disorders and compare them with clinical manifestations of injury.

Diagnosis of osteochondrosis of the lumbosacral spine

Degenerative-dystrophic changes in the intervertebral discs in osteochondrosis of the lumbosacral spine, accompanied by one or another neurological symptomatology, are almost always accompanied by disturbances in the normal statics and biomechanics of the spine, which is especially evident in the lumbosacral spine.

Diagnosis of osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine

Although the patient may complain of pain in a specific area of the back, it is always necessary to examine the mobility of both sections of the spine - thoracic and lumbar, since: specific disorders may manifest themselves as a decrease in the range of motion in a certain direction; symptoms in one section may be a manifestation of a disorder in another (for example, thoracic kyphosis increases lumbar lordosis).

Diagnosis of osteochondrosis of the cervical spine

Symptoms of cervical osteochondrosis are acute painful debut and increased pain with active neck movements and with the induction of the phenomenon of the intervertebral foramen (Sterling phenomenon) - forced passive tilt of the patient's head towards the affected root leads to an exacerbation of pain. This phenomenon is based on a decrease in the diameter of the intervertebral foramen with additional compression of the root.

Diagnosis of osteochondrosis: general examination

A general examination is carried out according to a specific plan: first, the general condition of the patient is assessed based on his state of consciousness, the position of the set of external features of his build, height and type of constitution, posture and gait. Then, the skin, subcutaneous tissue, lymph nodes, trunk, limbs and muscular system are examined sequentially.

Diagnosis of osteochondrosis: questioning, examination

Clinical and functional examination of patients with spinal diseases is based on the general principles of research accepted in medicine: collection of anamnestic data, examination, palpation, determination of the nature and degree of impairment of motor functions.

Radiologic diagnosis of osteochondrosis

In recent years, the role of X-ray examination in osteochondrosis of the spine has increased significantly. It is undertaken primarily to clarify the possibility of secondary effects of changes in the vertebral segment on the spinal cord, roots and vessels, as well as to exclude primary bone changes and lesions of various etiologies (developmental anomalies, tumors, etc.).

Visual criteria for musculoskeletal statics and dynamics

Visual diagnostics is one of the methods used to identify visible criteria of musculoskeletal disorders, their severity, variability under the influence of irrational physical activity during physical education and sports, as well as therapeutic measures (during the recovery period).

Diagnosis of osteochondrosis: the state of the muscular system

During external examination, the degree and uniformity of muscle development and its relief are noted. The degree of muscle development is assessed as good, satisfactory and weak.

Diagnosis of osteochondrosis: examination of the extremities

When examining the limbs, it is recommended to first determine significant changes that disrupt the function of the entire limb, then move on to an external examination of the affected area and finish the examination by studying changes in the upper and lower segments, while noting the condition of the muscles and the nature of compensatory changes.