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Cervical spondylotic myelopathy: A two decade experience
Robert F Heary1, Anna MacDowall2, Nitin Agarwal3
1a Department of Neurological Surgery , Rutgers New Jersey Medical School , Newark , New Jersey , USA.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine
|July 27, 2018
Summary
Cervical myelopathy, caused by spinal cord compression, can be treated with surgical decompression. This management strategy, regardless of surgical approach, significantly improves the quality of life for patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM).
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal Cord Disorders
Background:
- Cervical myelopathy results from compression of the cervical spinal cord.
- Symptoms include pain, weakness, paresthesias, and gait/balance issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review two decades of experience in managing cervical myelopathy.
- To present current guidelines and clinical presentations for cervical myelopathy.
Main Methods:
- Literature review was conducted.
- Current management guidelines and clinical presentations were compiled.
Main Results:
- Surgical decompression is a primary treatment for cervical myelopathy.
- Approaches include anterior, posterior, or combined anterior-posterior (AP) methods.
- Indications and techniques for each surgical approach are detailed.
Conclusions:
- Multiple causes can lead to cervical myelopathy.
- The optimal surgical approach (anterior vs. posterior) remains under investigation.
- Surgical decompression consistently enhances the quality of life for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) patients.
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