Abstract
Three patients with severe athetoid-dystonic type of cerebral palsy involving the neck musculature developed in their fourth to fifth decade progressive cervical radiculomyelopathy associated with vertebral spondylarthrotic compressive lesions in addition to their long-standing neurological syndrome. It is likely that the late-onset myelopathy is linked to continuous torsion, compression and ‘wear and tear’ of the cervical spinal cord, induced by the involuntary movements. In 2 patients decompressive cervical spinal surgery was ineffective, suggesting irreversible damage.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 164-166 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | European Neurology |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1987 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cerebral palsy
- Late onset
- Radiculomyelopathy