Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy

Spinal Cord Squeeze in the Neck

Compression of the spinal cord in the cervical spine due to degenerative changes (disc bulging, osteophyte formation, ligamentum flavum hypertrophy, OPLL). Most common cause of spinal cord dysfunction in >55 years. Insidious onset, progressive course. SURGICAL CONDITION: conservative management does not reverse cord damage.

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