Cervical myelopathy

Cervical myelopathy

Degenerative change in the cervical spine leading to spinal cord compression is the commonest cause of cervical myelop - athy in patients over 55 years of age. LMN changes occur at the level of the lesion, with atrophy of the upper extremity muscles, particularly the intrinsic muscles of the hands. UMN findings are noted below the level of the lesion and may - involve both upper and lower extremities. If surgery is consid - ered an anterior or posterior decompression may be required. Cervical myelopathy

Degenerative change in the cervical spine leading to spinal cord compression is the commonest cause of cervical myelop - athy in patients over 55 years of age. LMN changes occur at the level of the lesion, with atrophy of the upper extremity muscles, particularly the intrinsic muscles of the hands. UMN findings are noted below the level of the lesion and may - involve both upper and lower extremities. If surgery is consid - ered an anterior or posterior decompression may be required. Cervical myelopathy

Degenerative change in the cervical spine leading to spinal cord compression is the commonest cause of cervical myelop - athy in patients over 55 years of age. LMN changes occur at the level of the lesion, with atrophy of the upper extremity muscles, particularly the intrinsic muscles of the hands. UMN findings are noted below the level of the lesion and may - involve both upper and lower extremities. If surgery is consid - ered an anterior or posterior decompression may be required.