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Vertebral Body Sliding Osteotomy for Cervical Myelopathy With Rigid Kyphosis [PDF]
Neurospine, 2020 Cervical spondylotic myelopathy is surgically demanding when associated with rigid kyphosis. Posterior surgery cannot restore cervical lordosis, and adequate decompression is not possible with rigid kyphosis.
Dong-Ho Lee +8 more
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The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, 2023 Background Radiological diagnosis of cervical spondylotic myelopathy should be made as early as possible to obtain favourable clinical outcomes when compared with later stages.
Naglaa Said AbdEL-Azim Mostafa +3 more
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Sensitivity of Pyramidal Signs in Patients with Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2016 Study DesignThis was a retrospective study.PurposeThe purpose of this study was to study the relationship between prevalence of pyramidal signs and the severity of cervical myelopathy. The study is focused on patients having increased signal intensity in
Hossam Elnoamany
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Prognostic Factors of Anterior Surgical Approach in Management of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy [PDF]
International Journal of Medical Arts, 2020 Background: Spondylotic cervical myelopathy is defined as spinal cord dysfunction secondary to extrinsic compression of the spinal cord and/or its vascular supply so it is the commonest cause of cord dysfunction in patients over 55 years.
Mohamed Ataya +3 more
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CERVICAL SPONDYLOTIC MYELOPATHY [PDF]
Neurosurgical Focus, 1996 The inconsistent use of nomenclature to describe this entity has plagued both the reporting and understanding of CSM. Progress has similarly been stifled by the waxing and waning of symptoms that so often accompany the clinical presentation of CSM. Surgical approaches have, therefore, been chosen in situations in which an optimal result may not be ...
James D. Kang, Henry H. Bohlman
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CERVICAL SPONDYLOTIC MYELOPATHY: IS A COMBINED APPROACH NECESSARY?
Coluna/Columna, 2021 Objective: Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is the main cause of spinal dysfunction in adults. The type of surgical approach to treatment is not well defined in the literature.
Kelsen de Oliveira Teixeira +5 more
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Prevalence and Distribution of Thoracic and Lumbar Compressive Lesions in Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2015 Study DesignRetrospective cross-sectional study.PurposeThis study analyzed the prevalence and distribution of horacic and lumbar compressive lesions in cervical spondylotic myelopathy as well as their relationships with cervical developmental spinal ...
Masashi Miyazaki +5 more
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Surgical Management of Cervical Myelopathy Anterior Versus Posterior Approaches [PDF]
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal, 2022 Background: The most prevalent cause of spinal cord impairment is cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). In the older, it is also the primary cause of spinal-cord-related impairment.
Usama El-Shokhaiby +2 more
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Pathobiology of cervical spondylotic myelopathy [PDF]
European Spine Journal, 2014 In this narrative review, we aim to outline what is currently known about the pathophysiology of cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM), the most common cause of spinal cord dysfunction. In particular, we note the unique factors that distinguish it from acute spinal cord injury. Despite its common occurrence, the reasons why some patients develop severe
Karadimas, Spyridon K. +2 more
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Anterior Decompression and Fusion for the Treatment of Cervical Myelopathy Caused by Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament: A Narrative Review [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2023 Occasionally, ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) causes cord compression, resulting in cervical myelopathy. OPLL differs from other causes of cervical spondylotic myelopathy in several ways, and the surgical strategy should be ...
Sehan Park +5 more
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