This disease is characterized by the formation in the cervical spine of of abnormal extra bone bones ( they can be seen quite clearly in the photo of an X-ray), which can exert pressure on the cervical arteries and thereby impede blood flow.
As a result of the violation of blood pressure in the brain receives insufficient amount of nutrients, which negatively affects its full functioning.
The location of the anomaly is the first cervical vertebra( atlant).
Kemerli's disease can be congenital or acquired by , which arose as a complication of other diseases of the spine. The anomaly is incomplete and complete( when, in addition to the ossicus, a lateral ligament appears, which exerts an additional load on the vertebral artery).
Causes of the disease and its symptoms
The first cervical vertebra - atlant, has a different structure from the other vertebrae - it does not have a bone body, but consists of only two arcs.
Presumably, the wrong growth of the bone tissue of these arches may occur due to osteochondrosis of the spine - a dystrophic joint disease.
In the case of Kimmerl's congenital anomaly, the disease, as a rule, does not cause discomfort in a person, but there is always a risk of aggravation of the pathology.
In cases of , the disease develops a vertebral artery syndrome - a significant and sometimes progressive deterioration of the cerebral blood supply.
Often, the disease is detected and diagnosed accidentally - for example, with the x-ray of the spine or occipital region of the brain.
The manifestations of Kimmerl's anomalies are most often:
- tinnitus, especially intense when turning and tilting the head;
- headache, sometimes paroxysmal;
- sudden darkening in the eyes, asterisks and sparks in front of the eyes, also arising when the head moves;
- possible short-term loss of consciousness and fainting or falling due to muscle weakness while maintaining consciousness;
- uncontrolled twitching in the eyeballs, making it difficult to read and focus the look;
- sudden weakness in the limbs;
- movement coordination disorder;
- weakness and numbness of facial muscles.
If this anomaly is suspected, a comprehensive examination of the patient is performed. The most effective way to diagnose a disease is the x-ray of the upper spine or tomography.
With a high probability for this disease can indicate an ultrasound scan, which allows to identify the features of local blood flow through the vertebral blood vessels.
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Treatment methods for Kemerli anomaly
Complex therapy is used to eliminate the Kimmerle anomaly. The patient is prescribed a sparing regimen and treatment consisting of several stages.
In severe cases, it is necessary to fix the cervical spine with orthopedic devices, such as the collar of Shantz.
At the initial stage of the disease, there is sometimes enough medication and massage therapy .
Medications( nootropic and neuroprotective drugs, antioxidants) reduce pressure inside the skull, increase blood flow, massage relieves muscle tension.
Patient should avoid the load on the neck region of the spine, exclude heavy physical labor until the end of treatment.
Massage and manual treatment should be carried out only by specialists, amateur massage can sometimes bring even greater harm to the arteries of the vertebral department.
The wellness effect in this disease can be provided by the use of various applicators and massagers. Swimming and prescribed exercises are also useful. During sleep, it is recommended that patients with Kimmerl's anomaly be placed under the neck of the cushion in the thickness of the arm.
In severe cases of Kemerli's disease, surgical intervention( surgery) is required, when the bone arch is removed through the cervical incision, but in modern practice this method of treating this disease is used extremely rarely.
Possible consequences of this disease
Consequences of the Kimmerle anomaly are capable of provoking cerebral stroke .
Causes of sudden fainting can lead to head injuries, bruises and injuries to the limbs and trunk.
Is Kimmerle taken to the army with an anomaly?
The presence of this disease does not relieve a person from military service, except in cases when the disease can directly threaten life.
To determine the degree of severity of the disease, brain scanning and examination of the arterial blood circulation in the vessels of the cervical and head parts are used. Digital radiography is also used.
Video describing the causes of the formation of the anomaly
See the video with a clear description of the location of the Kimmery anomaly, a story of the main causes of the disease and precaution in the presence of a similar syndrome
