ArticleGlobal spine journal2022
Optimizing the Application of Surgery for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy [AO Spine RECODE-DCM Research Priority Number 10].
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- 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
- 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
- Cervical Laminectomy for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Is There A Role in the Modern Day? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Global spine journal · 2026Article
- Laminoplasty compared to laminectomy and fusion for degenerative cervical myelopathy: a cost-utility analysis.North American Spine Society journal · 2025Article
- In Cervical Myelopathy: Clinical Effect of the Posterior Myelon Shifting After Dorsal Decompression and Instrumentation.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Degenerative cervical myelopathy: timing of surgery.EFORT open reviews · 2025Article
- Impact of hypertension in diabetes on surgical outcomes after cervical laminoplasty - a retrospective, multi-institutional study of 1002 patients.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2025Article
- Evaluating the Educational Impact of 3D-Printed Models in Cervical Laminoplasty Training: A Survey-Based Study.Cureus · 2025Article
- Validation of a novel scoring system (Cervical Surgical Score) for the management of degenerative cervical myelopathy.Brain & spine · 2025Article
- 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
- Risk factors for poor neurological recovery after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: imaging characteristics.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Article
- Updates in current concepts in degenerative cervical myelopathy: a systematic review.Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) · 2024Review
- [Analysis of imaging characteristics and effectiveness of cervical spondylotic myelopathy with cervical kyphosis].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2024Article
- 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
- Predictors of Outcome After Surgical Decompression for mild degenerative Cervical Myelopathy -A Systematic Review.Global spine journal · 2024Review
- Factors Influencing Surgical Decision-Making in the Posterior Laminectomy With Fixation for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (POLYFIX-DCM) Trial: Survey Study.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
- Life expectancy in patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy is currently reduced but can be restored with timely treatment.Acta neurochirurgica · 2023Observational
- Development of a core measurement set for research in degenerative cervical myelopathy: a study protocol (AO Spine RECODE-DCM CMS).BMJ open · 2022Article
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Abstract
STUDY
designLiterature Review (Narrative).
objectiveTo introduce the number 10 research priority for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Individualizing Surgery.
methodsThis article summarizes the current recommendations and indications for surgery, including how known prognostic factors such as injury time, age, disease severity, and associated comorbidities impact surgical outcome. It also considers key areas of uncertainty that should be the focus of future research.
resultsWhile a small proportion of conservatively managed patients may remain stable, the majority will deteriorate over time. To date, surgical decompression is the mainstay of treatment, able to halt disease progression and improve neurologic function and quality of life for most patients. Whilst this recognition has led to recommendations on when to offer surgery, there remain many uncertainties including the type of surgery, or timing in milder and/or asymptomatic cases. Their clarification has the potential to transform outcomes, by ensuring surgery offers each individual its maximum benefit.
conclusionDeveloping the evidence to better guide surgical decision-making at the individual patient level is a research priority for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy.
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