The Natural History and Clinical Presentation of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Open Access
- 22 December 2011
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Hindawi Limited in Advances in Orthopedics
- Vol. 2012, 1-4
- https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/480643
Abstract
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.Keywords
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