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
Intrathecal cytosine arabinoside-induced progression of chronic methotrexate myelopathy
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DOI: 10.1007/s10072-020-04647-4
Abstract: Dear Editor, We present a 72-year-old patient with cardiovascular risk factors and acute Philadelphia positive B cell lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) since 2017 treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors, imatinib and dasatinib; 6 cycles of vincristine, cyclophosphamide,… read more here.
Keywords: methotrexate; treatment; myelopathy; mtx ... See more keywords
Erratum to: Subacute onset Hirayama disease with extensive myelopathy on MRI in flexed posture
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DOI: 10.1007/s13760-017-0789-4
Abstract: Our case is an exceptional illustration of the proposed flexion-induced pathophysiology of Hirayama disease. Evidence, privileging a mechanical pathophysiology, is growing and diagnostic inclusion criteria are involving MRI-confirmed evidence of the mechanical pathophysiology. The forward… read more here.
Keywords: disease; myelopathy; mri; hirayama disease ... See more keywords
Nelarabine-associated reversible Guillain-Barré-like syndrome or myelopathy in an adult patient with primary refractory T-lymphoblastic lymphoma.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.currproblcancer.2016.11.005
Abstract: Nelarabine is a purine analogue used for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma mainly as a bridge to stem cell transplantation. The water-soluble prodrug of… read more here.
Keywords: guillain barr; myelopathy; barr like; refractory ... See more keywords
Anterior transcorporeal tunnel approach for cervical myelopathy guided by CT-based intraoperative spinal navigation: Technical note
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2017.11.012
Abstract: Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is the most common degenerative disease of the spine in elderly patients. Although there are several surgical options for the treatment of this disease, minimally invasive techniques for localized decompression of… read more here.
Keywords: tunnel approach; myelopathy; transcorporeal tunnel; based intraoperative ... 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
Predictors for Development of Symptomatic Myelopathy in Patients with Radiculopathy Caused by Cervical Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.12.199
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To identify clinical factors predicting the development of myelopathy in cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) patients with radiculopathy. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 83 cervical OPLL patients who presented with radiculopathy. On… read more here.
Keywords: ossification posterior; myelopathy; cervical ossification; development myelopathy ... See more keywords
Intraspinal Degenerative Cyst Causing Compression Of The Cervico-Medullary Junction.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.06.141
Abstract: Background Intraspinal degenerative cysts in the cervical region are rare disorders that may cause myelopathy or radiculopathy. Most of the intraspinal degenerative cysts reported are extradural cysts. This case report includes the neuroimaging, intraoperative, pathologic,… read more here.
Keywords: degenerative cyst; cyst; case; myelopathy ... See more keywords
Surgical Treatment of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy Leads to Functional Improvement in Hand Strength and Dexterity: A Prospective Quantitative Study
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DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyz310_333
Abstract: Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is the most common cause of spinal cord dysfunction in adults. The goal of this study was to establish the functional impact of CSM severity on hand function using quantitative testing… read more here.
Keywords: dexterity; myelopathy; hand; strength ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Cervical Stenosis and Myelopathy in Patients With Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
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DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyz310_625
Abstract: Both idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) and cervical myelopathy may result in progressive gait impairment. It is possible that some of the patients who do not respond to shunting despite a positive tap test may… read more here.
Keywords: myelopathy; idiopathic normal; normal pressure; stenosis ... See more keywords
A Randomized Trial Comparing Clinical Outcomes Between Zero-Profile and Traditional Multi-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Surgery for Cervical Myelopathy.
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DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000002323
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Prospective randomized study from a single center OBJECTIVE.: The purpose of this study was to compare outcomes between a zero-profile (ZP) anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) construct to a traditional ACDF with… read more here.
Keywords: zero profile; outcomes zero; multi level; anterior cervical ... See more keywords