ArticleGlobal spine journal2022
Imaging and Electrophysiology for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy [AO Spine RECODE-DCM Research Priority Number 9].
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30 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Brain MRI changes in degenerative cervical myelopathy: a systematic review.EBioMedicine · 2024Pooled it
- Lived experience-centred word clouds may improve research uncertainty gathering in priority setting partnerships.BMC medical research methodology · 2023Trial
- Longitudinal Evidence on Natural History, Nonoperative Management, and Multimodal Surveillance in Mild to Moderate Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A Scoping Review.Global spine journal · 2026Review
- Systematic Review of the Reliability and Reproducibility of Magnetisation Transfer Imaging in Human Cervical Spinal Cord.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Surgical Outcomes of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy in Patients with Parkinson Disease: A Systematic Review.Global spine journal · 2026Review
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- Quantitative MRI Signal Changes of the Spinal Cord as Predictors of Suboptimal Surgical Outcomes in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy.Orthopaedic surgery · 2026Article
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and degenerative cervical myelopathy: phenotype-based diagnostic pitfalls, investigative mismatch, and practical clinical reasoning.Frontiers in neurology · 2026Review
- Quantitative assessment of asymptomatic spinal cord compression using MRI: a multi-center study.GeroScience · 2025Article
- Magnetization transfer MRI (MT-MRI) detects white matter damage beyond the primary site of compression in degenerative cervical myelopathy using a novel semi-automated analysis.Computers in biology and medicine · 2025Article
- Contact heat evoked potentials reveal distinct patterns of spinal cord impairment in degenerative cervical myelopathy beyond MRI lesions.European journal of neurology · 2025Article
- Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: History, Physical Examination, and Diagnosis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Cervical spinal cord morphometrics in degenerative cervical myelopathy: quantification using semi-automated normalized technique and correlation with neurological dysfunctions.The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society · 2024Article
- A minimum data set-Core outcome set, core data elements, and core measurement set-For degenerative cervical myelopathy research (AO Spine RECODE DCM): A consensus study.PLoS medicine · 2024Article
- Reproducible Spinal Cord Quantitative MRI Analysis with the Spinal Cord Toolbox.Magnetic resonance in medical sciences : MRMS : an official journal of Japan Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine · 2024Review
- Correlation Between Pre-Operative Diffusion Tensor Imaging Indices and Post-Operative Outcome in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Global spine journal · 2024Article
- Letter to the Editor on "Imaging and Electrophysiology for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy [AO Spine RECODE-DCM Research Priority Number 9]" by Allan R. Martin et al.Global spine journal · 2024Article
- The Prevalence of Asymptomatic Cervical Spinal Cord Compression in Individuals Presenting With Symptomatic Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Meta-Analysis.Global spine journal · 2024Review
- Finite Element Analysis for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Scoping Review of the Current Findings and Design Approaches, Including Recommendations on the Choice of Material Properties.JMIR biomedical engineering · 2024Article
- Patterns of cortical thickness alterations in degenerative cervical myelopathy: associations with dexterity and gait dysfunctions.Brain communications · 2024Article
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Abstract
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designNarrative review.
objectiveThe current review aimed to describe the role of existing techniques and emerging methods of imaging and electrophysiology for the management of degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM), a common and often progressive condition that causes spinal cord dysfunction and significant morbidity globally.
methodsA narrative review was conducted to summarize the existing literature and highlight future directions.
resultsAnatomical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is well established in the literature as the key imaging tool to identify spinal cord compression, disc herniation/bulging, and inbuckling of the ligamentum flavum, thus facilitating surgical planning, while radiographs and computed tomography (CT) provide complimentary information. Electrophysiology techniques are primarily used to rule out competing diagnoses. However, signal change and measures of cord compression on conventional MRI have limited utility to characterize the degree of tissue injury, which may be helpful for diagnosis, prognostication, and repeated assessments to identify deterioration. Early translational studies of quantitative imaging and electrophysiology techniques show potential of these methods to more accurately reflect changes in spinal cord microstructure and function.
conclusionCurrently, clinical management of DCM relies heavily on anatomical MRI, with additional contributions from radiographs, CT, and electrophysiology. Novel quantitative assessments of microstructure, perfusion, and function have the potential to transform clinical practice, but require robust validation, automation, and standardization prior to uptake.
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