Cervical spondylotic myelopathy: what the neurologist should know
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Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: What the Neurologist Should Know
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy is a well-known cause of disability among older people. A significant amount of these patients is asymptomatic. Once the symptoms start, the worsening may follow a progressive manner. We should suspect of spondylotic myelopathy in any individual over 55 years presenting progressive changes in gait or losing fine motor control of the upper limbs. Despite its frequ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Neurology International
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2035-8377,2035-8385
DOI: 10.4081/ni.2016.6330