The Natural History and Clinical Presentation of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Joint Authors
Murphy, Rory K. J.
Yarbrough, Chester K.
Stewart, Todd J.
Ray, Wilson Z.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) refers to impaired function of the spinal cord caused by degenerative changes of the cervical spine resulting in spinal cord compression.
It is the most common disorder in the United States causing dysfunction of the spinal cord.
A literature review of the natural history of mild cervical myelopathy is undertaken.
Clinical presentation and current concepts of pathophysiology are also discussed.
While many patients with mild signs of CSM will stabilize or improve over time with conservative treatment, the clinical course of a specific individual patient cannot be predicted.
Asymptomatic patients with cervical stenosis and abnormalities on electrophysiologic studies may be at higher risk for developing myelopathy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yarbrough, Chester K.& Murphy, Rory K. J.& Ray, Wilson Z.& Stewart, Todd J.. 2011. The Natural History and Clinical Presentation of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy. Advances in Orthopedics،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yarbrough, Chester K.…[et al.]. The Natural History and Clinical Presentation of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy. Advances in Orthopedics No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Yarbrough, Chester K.& Murphy, Rory K. J.& Ray, Wilson Z.& Stewart, Todd J.. The Natural History and Clinical Presentation of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy. Advances in Orthopedics. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-474920