ArticleGlobal spine journal2022
Establishing Diagnostic Criteria for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy [AO Spine RECODE-DCM Research Priority Number 3].
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- The significance of metabolic disease in degenerative cervical myelopathy: a systematic review.Frontiers in neurology · 2024Pooled it
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- Longitudinal Evidence on Natural History, Nonoperative Management, and Multimodal Surveillance in Mild to Moderate Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A Scoping Review.Global spine journal · 2026Review
- Diagnostic and Surgical Decision-Making for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A Survey With Post-Stratification Analysis.Global spine journal · 2026Article
- Healthcare Provider Perspectives of Various Signs and Symptoms for Diagnosing Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Results of an International, Multidisciplinary Survey.Muscle & nerve · 2026Article
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and degenerative cervical myelopathy: phenotype-based diagnostic pitfalls, investigative mismatch, and practical clinical reasoning.Frontiers in neurology · 2026Review
- Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy Diagnosis and Its Differentiation from Neurological Mimics, MS and ALS: A Literature Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Assessing the diagnostic accuracy of symptoms and signs of degenerative cervical myelopathy: A prospective study.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Optimising early detection of degenerative cervical myelopathy: a systematic review of quantitative screening tools for primary care.BMJ neurology open · 2025Article
- Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy in a Veteran Chiropractic Patient Referred for Lumbar Radicular Pain: A Case Report.Journal of chiropractic 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
- Scoping Review with Topic Modeling on the Diagnostic Criteria for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy.Global spine journal · 2024Article
- Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy Awareness in Primary Care: UK National Cross-Sectional Survey of General Practitioners.JMIR formative research · 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
- The Frequency of Symptoms in Patients With a Diagnosis of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Results of a Scoping Review.Global spine journal · 2024Article
- The value of Clinical signs in the diagnosis of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy - A Systematic review and Meta-analysis.Global spine journal · 2024Review
- Evaluation of the structural integrity of different spinal cord tracts with magnetization transfer ratio in degenerative cervical myelopathy.Neuroradiology · 2024Article
- Association Between Trigeminal Neuralgia and Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A Cross-Sectional Study using United States Data.Neurology and clinical neuroscience · 2024Article
- Management of mild degenerative cervical myelopathy and asymptomatic spinal cord compression: an international survey.Spinal cord · 2024Article
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Abstract
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designNarrative review.
objectivesTo discuss the importance of establishing diagnostic criteria in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (DCM), including factors that must be taken into account and challenges that must be overcome in this process.
methodsLiterature review summarising current evidence of establishing diagnostic criteria for DCM.
resultsDegenerative Cervical Myelopathy (DCM) is characterised by a degenerative process of the cervical spine resulting in chronic spinal cord dysfunction and subsequent neurological disability. Diagnostic delays lead to progressive neurological decline with associated reduction in quality of life for patients. Surgical decompression may halt neurologic worsening and, in many cases, improves function. Therefore, making a prompt diagnosis of DCM in order to facilitate early surgical intervention is a clinical priority in DCM.
conclusionThere are often extensive delays in the diagnosis of DCM. Presently, no single set of diagnostic criteria exists for DCM, making it challenging for clinicians to make the diagnosis. Earlier diagnosis and subsequent specialist referral could lead to improved patient outcomes using existing treatment modalities.
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