Laminectomy alone versus laminectomy with fusion for degenerative cervical myelopathy: a long-term study of a national cohort
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-021-07067-w
Abstract: To compare patient-reported 5-year clinical outcomes between laminectomy alone versus laminectomy with instrumented fusion in patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy in a population-based cohort. All patients in the national Swedish Spine Register (Swespine) from January… read more here.
Keywords: fusion; myelopathy; degenerative cervical; cervical myelopathy ... See more keywords
Surgical techniques for degenerative cervical spine in Finland from 1999 to 2015
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-019-04026-9
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to assess the trends and regional variations in the operative techniques used for degenerative or rheumatoid cervical spine disease in Finland between 1999 and 2015. The Finnish Hospital Discharge… read more here.
Keywords: degenerative cervical; 1999 2015; cervical spine; finland 1999 ... See more keywords
Prevalence of anemia and its relationship with neurological status in patients undergoing surgery for degenerative cervical myelopathy and radiculopathy: A retrospective study of 2 spine centers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2019.11.027
Abstract: Both degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) and anemia are common among older patients, however insufficient data exists evaluating their co-occurrence and the influence of anemia on baseline neurological status. To address this, we examined a retrospective… read more here.
Keywords: cervical myelopathy; degenerative cervical; anemia; neurological status ... See more keywords
The Natural History of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nec.2017.09.002
Abstract: Despite being the leading cause of spinal cord dysfunction among adults worldwide, little is known about the natural history of degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM). There is mounting evidence of the effectiveness of surgery for DCM… read more here.
Keywords: degenerative cervical; dcm; cervical myelopathy; history degenerative ... See more keywords
Future Directions and New Technologies for the Management of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nec.2017.09.006
Abstract: The diagnosis and treatment of degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) has been evolving over the past 5 decades as a result of collaborations between clinicians and scientists. The most recent trends in basic and clinical research include… read more here.
Keywords: degenerative cervical; directions new; cervical myelopathy; management ... See more keywords
Options of Management of the Patient with Mild Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nec.2017.09.009
Abstract: Surgical management of patients with mild degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is controversial. This article reviews 84 subjects with cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) and ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) who underwent surgical treatment. Nine… read more here.
Keywords: degenerative cervical; mild degenerative; cervical myelopathy; management ... See more keywords
Degenerative cervical myelopathy presenting as subjective lower limb weakness could be a trap towards misdiagnosis
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-78139-y
Abstract: When patients presenting with subjective lower limb weakness (SLLW) are encountered, it is natural to suspect a lumbar pathology and proceed with related clinical examination, investigations and management. However, SLLW could be a sign of… read more here.
Keywords: limb weakness; degenerative cervical; presenting subjective; limb ... See more keywords
Subclinical gait disturbance and postoperative gait improvement in patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-90884-2
Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the subclinical gait abnormalities and the postoperative gait improvements in patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy using three-dimensional gait analysis. We reviewed the gait analysis of 62 patients who underwent surgical… read more here.
Keywords: degenerative cervical; gait disturbance; cervical myelopathy; group ... See more keywords
Tremor as a symptom of degenerative cervical myelopathy: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2022.2033701
Abstract: Abstract Background AO Spine RECODE-DCM (Research objectives and common data elements for degenerative cervical myelopathy) has highlighted that the subjective disability reported by people living with DCM is much broader than routinely considered today by… read more here.
Keywords: tremor; review; degenerative cervical; cervical myelopathy ... See more keywords
Degenerative cervical myelopathy education in UK medical schools: a national cross-sectional survey of medical students
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DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2022.2106355
Abstract: Abstract Introduction Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is a common and progressive neurological condition caused by injury of the cervical spinal cord by degenerative spinal pathology. Delayed diagnosis leading to avoidable and irreversible disability is a… read more here.
Keywords: survey; degenerative cervical; medical schools; student ... See more keywords
Surgery for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A Nationwide Registry-Based Observational Study With Patient-Reported Outcomes
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DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyab259
Abstract: Abstract BACKGROUND Indications and optimal timing for surgical treatment of degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) remain unclear, and data from daily clinical practice are warranted. OBJECTIVE To investigate clinical outcomes following decompressive surgery for DCM. METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: degenerative cervical; surgery; mean 001; cervical myelopathy ... See more keywords