Diagnosis of osteochondrosis

X-ray signs of damage to the ligamentous apparatus of the spine

X-ray signs of damage to the ligamentous apparatus of the spine have been proposed, which make it possible to concentrate specialists' attention on morphological disorders and to compare them with the clinical manifestations of trauma.

Diagnosis of osteochondrosis of the lumbosacral spine

Degenerative dystrophic changes of intervertebral disks in osteochondrosis of the lumbosacral spine, accompanied by one or another neurological symptoms, almost always accompany violations of the normal statics and biomechanics of the spine, which is especially evident in the lumbosacral region.

Diagnosis of the osteochondrosis of the thoracic spine

Despite the fact that the patient can complain of pain in a certain area of the back, the mobility of the two parts of the spine, thoracic and lumbar, should always be examined, since: specific disorders can be manifested by a decrease in the volume of movements in a certain direction; Symptoms in one department may be a manifestation of a disorder, in another (for example, thoracic kyphosis strengthens lumbar lordosis).

Diagnosis of cervical spine osteochondrosis

Symptoms of the osteochondrosis of the cervical spine - acute painful debut and pain intensification with active neck movements and when the phenomenon of the intervertebral hole is triggered (the phenomenon of Sterling) - the forced passive inclination of the patient's head towards the affected root leads to aggravation of pain. This phenomenon is based on a decrease in the diameter of the intervertebral foramen with additional compression of the rootlet.

Diagnosis of osteochondrosis: general examination

General examination is carried out according to a certain plan: first assess the general condition of the patient according to the state of his consciousness, the position of the totality of the external features of the constitution, growth 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

Clinico-functional examination of patients with diseases of the spine is based on general research principles adopted in medicine: the collection of anamnestic data, examination, palpation, elucidation of the nature and extent of impairment of motor functions.

X-ray diagnosis of osteochondrosis

In recent years, the role of X-ray examination in spinal osteochondrosis has increased significantly. It is undertaken primarily to determine the possibilities of the secondary impact of changes in the spinal 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 of statics and dynamics of the musculoskeletal system

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

Diagnosis of osteochondrosis: the state of the muscular system

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

Diagnosis of osteochondrosis: examination of the extremities

When examining the extremities, it is recommended first to determine significant changes that violate the function of the entire limb, then go on to the external examination of the affected area and complete the examination by studying the changes in the above and below segments, noting the musculature and the nature of the compensatory changes.