The Review Study on Implication of Cervical Spine Degenerative and Traumatic Disease in the Pathogenesis of Cervical Vertigo

Abstract

Cervical spondylosis is a common degenerative disorder of the cervical spine associated with aging, trauma, and mechanical stress. It involves progressive intervertebral disc degeneration, osteophyte formation, ligament thickening, and facet joint changes that may lead to nerve root or spinal cord compression. Besides neck pain and neurological deficits, increasing evidence suggests that cervical degenerative and traumatic conditions contribute to the development of cervical vertigo and may influence auditory symptoms, including hearing disturbances. Cervical vertigo is primarily attributed to altered cervical proprioceptive input arising from degenerated discs and facet joints. Conservative management, including medications and physical therapy, is effective in most cases, while surgery is reserved for refractory patients with structural compression. This review summarizes the anatomical basis, pathophysiological mechanisms, diagnostic challenges, and therapeutic strategies related to cervical spine degenerative and traumatic disorders in the pathogenesis of cervicogenic dizziness and associated auditory manifestations.