Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy : a Brief Review
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Reprint requests: William F. Young, M.D., Fort Wayne Neurological Center, 2622 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805-5410. Email: [email protected] Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is the most common cause of spinal dysfunction in the elderly (77). It is also the most common cause of nontraumatic spastic paraparesis and quadriparesis. In one series, 23.6% of all patients presenting with nontraumatic myelopathic symptoms were found to have CSM (45). A basic understanding of its pathophysiology, presentation, and diagnosis is necessary before considering any surgical intervention for this very common degenerative condition.
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