Cervical spondylotic myelopathy: A brief review of its pathophysiologyf clinical course, and diagnosis

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作者
Baron, Eli M.
Young, William F.
机构
[1] Ft Wayne Neurol Ctr, Ft Wayne, IN 46805 USA
[2] Temple Univ Hosp & Med Sch, Dept Neurosurg, Philadelphia, PA 19140 USA
关键词
cervical spondylosis; myelopathy;
D O I
10.1227/01.NEU.0000215383.64386.82
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要
DEGENERATIVE DISEASE OF the cervical spine commonly occurs in the natural process of aging. This can lead to compression of the spinal cord and symptomatic myelopathy. We review the pathophysiological factors that lead to myelopathy and the controversial natural history of untreated myelopathy. Signs and symptoms at presentation, examination findings, differential,diagnosis, and diagnostic studies are also discussed.
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