ArticleGlobal spine journal2022
Improving Awareness Could Transform Outcomes in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy [AO Spine RECODE-DCM Research Priority Number 1].
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- The significance of metabolic disease in degenerative cervical myelopathy: a systematic review.Frontiers in neurology · 2024Pooled it
- Lived experience-centred word clouds may improve research uncertainty gathering in priority setting partnerships.BMC medical research methodology · 2023Trial
- AO Spine Clinical Practice Recommendations for Mild Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Contemporary Concepts.Global spine journal · 2026Review
- Resting-State Magnetoencephalography Functional Connectivity in Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: An MEG Study with SHAP-Based Interpretation.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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- Healthcare Provider Perspectives of Various Signs and Symptoms for Diagnosing Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Results of an International, Multidisciplinary Survey.Muscle & nerve · 2026Article
- Clinically-guided models or foundation models? predicting cervical spondylotic myelopathy from electronic health records.NPJ digital medicine · 2026Article
- Assessing the diagnostic accuracy of symptoms and signs of degenerative cervical myelopathy: A prospective study.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Evaluating Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist's Self-Perceived Knowledge and Understanding of the Assessment, Diagnosis and Management of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A Cross-Sectional Survey.Musculoskeletal care · 2025Article
- Understanding degenerative cervical myelopathy in musculoskeletal practice.The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy · 2025Review
- Presentation and management of a patient with rapid progression of degenerative cervical myelopathy during pregnancy: a case report.The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association · 2025Article
- Evaluation of Financial Support Workshops for Patients Under State Pension Age With Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Survey Study.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
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- 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 value of Clinical signs in the diagnosis of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy - A Systematic review and Meta-analysis.Global spine journal · 2024Review
- Predictors of Outcome After Surgical Decompression for mild degenerative Cervical Myelopathy -A Systematic Review.Global spine journal · 2024Review
- People with degenerative cervical myelopathy have impaired reactive balance during walking.Gait & posture · 2024Article
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28 authors at 19 institutions in 8 countries.
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Abstract
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designLiterature Review (Narrative).
objectiveTo introduce the number one research priority for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (DCM): Raising Awareness.
methodsRaising awareness has been recognized by AO Spine RECODE-DCM as the number one research priority. This article reviews the evidence that awareness is low, the potential drivers, and why this must be addressed. Case studies of success from other diseases are also reviewed, drawing potential parallels and opportunities for DCM.
resultsDCM may affect as many as 1 in 50 adults, yet few will receive a diagnosis and those that do will wait many years for it. This leads to poorer outcomes from surgery and greater disability. DCM is rarely featured in healthcare professional training programs and has received relatively little research funding (<2% of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Multiple Sclerosis over the last 25 years). The transformation of stroke and acute coronary syndrome services, from a position of best supportive care with occasional surgery over 50 years ago, to avoidable disability today, represents transferable examples of success and potential opportunities for DCM. Central to this is raising awareness.
conclusionDespite the devastating burden on the patient, recognition across research, clinical practice, and healthcare policy are limited. DCM represents a significant unmet need that must become an international public health priority.
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