Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentation, and Treatment
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The Natural History and Clinical Presentation of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
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 ...
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عنوان ژورنال: HSS Journal ®
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1556-3316,1556-3324
DOI: 10.1007/s11420-011-9208-1