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Degenerative cervical disc disease

R A McGuire1

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson.

Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association
|July 1, 1993
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Degenerative cervical disc disease often improves with conservative care. Surgery for arm pain and myelopathy due to spinal cord compression yields favorable outcomes in select patients.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Neurosurgery
  • Spinal Medicine

Background:

  • Degenerative cervical disc disease is a prevalent condition.
  • Symptoms range from neck pain to severe myelopathy from spinal cord compression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the clinical presentation and treatment outcomes of degenerative cervical disc disease.
  • To highlight the efficacy of surgical intervention for specific patient groups.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentations of degenerative cervical disc disease.
  • Analysis of outcomes for patients undergoing surgical treatment.

Main Results:

  • Most cases of degenerative cervical disc disease resolve with conservative management.

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  • Surgical intervention for arm pain and myelopathy secondary to spinal cord compression demonstrates favorable results.

    • Conclusions:

    • Conservative measures are effective for many patients with degenerative cervical disc disease.
    • Surgical treatment offers significant benefits for patients with debilitating arm pain and myelopathy.