The examination of cervical spondylosis requires the assistance of a specialist and includes a physical examination and imaging.
The physical examination mainly includes pressure point examination, cervical spine range of motion, sensory impairment examination, etc. The imaging examination includes X-ray, CT examination and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination, X-ray examination can understand the alignment and physiological curvature of the cervical spine, CT examination can understand the bones and joints, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination can assess the spinal nerve compression, the doctor will determine the examination according to the patient’s specific situation items.