What is congenital cervical fusion?
Congenital cervical fusion is a type of deformity or anomaly of the spine that is present at birth (congenital). Such anomalies of the spine can range in severity and complexity: they may be simple and cause no deformity or they may result in significant structural or functional impairment.
How do members experience congenital cervical fusion?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with congenital cervical fusion*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for congenital cervical fusion*
Who has congenital cervical fusion on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 14 | |
| 50s | 21 | |
| 60s | 21 | |
| 70+ | 6 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 21 | |
| Female | 43 |