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  • Neurology
  • Spinal Cord Medicine

Background:

  • Cervical myelopathy is a clinical syndrome caused by spinal cord or nerve root compression.
  • Current understanding struggles to explain the full spectrum of clinical manifestations solely by compression.
  • Limited neuroprotective treatments highlight gaps in understanding the underlying pathophysiology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of the key pathophysiological processes in cervical myelopathy development.
  • To explore mechanisms beyond simple spinal cord compression.
  • To identify areas for future research in neuroprotection.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on cervical myelopathy.
  • Analysis of etiological mechanisms and pathophysiological pathways.
  • Synthesis of current knowledge on spinal cord injury and neurological impairment.

Main Results:

  • Cervical myelopathy pathogenesis involves complex etiological mechanisms.
  • Simple spinal canal narrowing does not fully account for disease manifestations.
  • Pathophysiological processes require further elucidation for effective neuroprotection.

Conclusions:

  • A deeper understanding of cervical myelopathy pathophysiology is crucial.
  • Further research into non-compressive mechanisms is needed.
  • This review aims to guide the development of novel neuroprotective strategies.