Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy

Avital Fast, Israel Dudkiewicz

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Abstract

Age-related degenerative changes due to cervical stenosis are very common in the cervical spine. Some patients develop, secondary to the degenerative changes, cervical stenosis that, with time, leads to the development of cervical myelopathy. Cervical stenotic myelopathy is a progressive condition that eventually “robs” the patient of his or her function. By and large the condition is painless and hence many patients overlook the symptoms in the initial stages of the disease and, at times, when they seek help irreversible changes have already occurred. There is no conservative treatment for this disorder. Decompression arrests the process but does not bring about recovery of functional loss.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEssentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Subtitle of host publicationMusculoskeletal Disorders, Pain, and Rehabilitation
PublisherElsevier
Pages3-7
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9780323549479
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Anterior cervical decompression and fusion
  • Cervical spondylosis
  • Cervical stenotic myelopathy
  • Laminectomy
  • Laminoplasty
  • Spinal stenosis

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