ReviewThe Yale journal of biology and medicine2018
Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A Clinical Review.
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- Postoperative functional rehabilitation for cervical spondylotic myelopathy: An integrative review guided by Orem's self-care deficit theory.International journal of nursing studies advances · 2026Review
- Resting-State Magnetoencephalography Functional Connectivity in Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: An MEG Study with SHAP-Based Interpretation.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Clinical and Radiological Characterization of Cervical Spinal Stenosis Using Muhle Grading on Flexion-Extension Dynamic MRI: Correlation With mJOA in an Institutional Cohort.Global spine journal · 2026Article
- Level-specific impairment of the 10-second grip-and-release test and grip strength in degenerative cervical myelopathy: analysis of 39 surgical cases.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Dynamic Cervical Myelopathy Misleading on Neutral Imaging: The Role of Flexion-Extension MRI.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Therapeutic Efficacy of Full-Endoscopic Unilateral Laminotomy with Bilateral Decompression for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Therapeutics and clinical risk management · 2026Article
- Residual cervical and lumbar findings following cervical laminoplasty for degenerative cervical myelopathy.Surgical neurology international · 2026Article
- Predictive Value of Preoperative Short Form-36 Survey Scale for Postoperative Axial Neck Pain in Patients With Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy.Global spine journal · 2025Article
- A Case of Rapidly Progressive Sensory Neuropathy.Cureus · 2025Article
- Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy in a Veteran Chiropractic Patient Referred for Lumbar Radicular Pain: A Case Report.Journal of chiropractic medicine · 2025Article
- Scoping Review with Topic Modeling on the Diagnostic Criteria for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy.Global spine journal · 2024Article
- Quantifying neurodegeneration of the cervical cord and brain in degenerative cervical myelopathy: A multicentre study using quantitative magnetic resonance imaging.European journal of neurology · 2024Article
- Updates in current concepts in degenerative cervical myelopathy: a systematic review.Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) · 2024Review
- Early neurological changes in aging cervical spine: insights from PROMIS mobility assessment.GeroScience · 2024Article
- Degenerative cervical myelopathy: establishing severity thresholds for neuromotor dysfunction in the aging spine using the NIH Toolbox Assessment Scale.GeroScience · 2024Article
- Current Concepts of Cervical Spine Alignment, Sagittal Deformity, and Cervical Spine Surgery.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Patterns of cortical thickness alterations in degenerative cervical myelopathy: associations with dexterity and gait dysfunctions.Brain communications · 2024Article
- MRI-based measurements of spondylolisthesis and kyphosis in degenerative cervical myelopathy.BMC medical imaging · 2023Article
- The Scope of Physiotherapy Rehabilitation in Compressive Myelopathy Managed by Spinal Fusion: A Case Report.Cureus · 2023Article
- A Comparison of Corpectomy ACDF Hybrid Procedures with Nano-Hydroxyapatite/Polyamide 66 Cage and Titanium Mesh Cage for Multi-level Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A Stepwise Propensity Score Matching Analysis.Orthopaedic surgery · 2023Article
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Abstract
Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (DCM) is the most common form of spinal cord impairment in adults and results in disability and reduced quality of life. DCM can present with a wide set of clinical and imaging findings, including: 1) pain and reduced range of motion of the neck, and motor and sensory deficits on clinical exam, and 2) cord compression due to static and dynamic injury mechanisms resulting from degenerative changes of the bone, ligaments, and intervertebral discs on MRI. The incidence and prevalence of DCM has been estimated at a minimum of 4.1 and 60.5 per 100,000, respectively, but surgical trends and an aging population suggest these numbers will rise in the future. The diagnosis of DCM is based on clinical examination, with a positive Hoffmann's sign and hand numbness typically appearing in the upper limbs, and gait abnormalities such as difficulty with tandem gait serving as sensitive diagnostic findings. Loss of bladder function may also occur in patients with severe DCM. The degree of neurological impairment can be measured using the modified Japanese Association Scale (mJOA) or Nurick grade. Non-operative management has a limited role in the treatment, while surgical management has been shown to both be safe and effective for halting disease progression and improving neurological function. Predictors of surgical outcome include age and baseline severity, indicating that early recognition of DCM is important for ensuring an optimal surgical outcome.
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