RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Cervical spondylotic myelopathy: Make the difficult diagnosis, then refer for surgery
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 899
OP 904
VO 70
IS 10
A1 McCormick, William E.
A1 Steinmetz, Michael P.
A1 Benzel, Edward C.
YR 2003
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/70/10/899.abstract
AB Cervical spondylotic myelopathy is the result of narrowing of the cervical spinal canal by degenerative and congenital changes. Prompt surgical treatment is key, but the diagnosis can be difficult because the signs and symptoms can vary widely and there are no pathognomonic findings.