Hereditary myelopathies are a diverse group of disorders in which major aspects of the clinical syndrome involve spinal cord structures. Hereditary myelopathic syndromes can be recognized as four clinical paradigms: (1) spinocerebellar ataxia, (2) motor neuron disorder, (3) leukodystrophy, and (4) distal motor-sensory axonopathy.
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Immune-Complex Allergic Vasculitis in Association with the Immune-Complex Allergic Vasculitis in Association with the Development of Transverse Myelitis: A Case Report [PDF]
A severe vasculitis, probably therapy related, in a sixty-four-year-old man being treated for possible subacute bacterial endocarditis, was associated with the development of transverse myelitis.
Huehns, Tanya Y. +7 more
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Is There a Place for the Posterior Approach in Cases of Acute Myelopathy on Thoracic Disc Hernia ? [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Acute myelopathy in cases of thoracic disc herniation (TDH) is an exceptional condition for which the treatment is not codified. Here we present the results of a standardized procedure in 10 patients who underwent surgery for acute myelopathy
MADKOURI, Rachid +15 more
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Double Dome Laminoplasty: A Novel Technique for C2 Decompression [PDF]
Objective To introduce a new surgical technique - double dome laminoplasty for decompression of the entire C2 lamina and preservation of an extensor muscle insertion.
Dong-Ho Lee +6 more
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Surfer’s myelopathy is a rare nontraumatic spinal cord disorder associated with surfing. This study reports three patients with surfer’s myelopathy. All patients were young males who were previously healthy and first-time surfers at the onset of their ...
김승민, 신하영
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A Diagnostic Biomarker for Cervical Myelopathy Based on Dynamic MRI. [PDF]
STUDY DESIGN Multicenter prospective observational study. OBJECTIVE Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in flexion-extension improves the diagnosis of degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM).
Lukas Andereggen +11 more
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Clinical spectrum and importance of evaluation systems in degenerative cervical myeloradiculopathy
Degenerative cervical myelopathy includes facet joint arthropathy and/or intervertebral disc prolapse, as well as aberration (hypertrophy, calcification, or ossification) in the ligamentum flavum, and/or posterior longitudinal ligament.
Ganesh Swaminathan +2 more
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An update on hemilaminectomy of the cranial thoracic spine: Review of 6 cases [PDF]
Background: The optimal surgical approach to relieve spinal cord compression in the cranial thoracic spine is not well described, and the anatomy of the cranial thoracic vertebrae creates added surgical difficulty.
Kathryn Y. Bray +3 more
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Posterior surgical options for spondylotic cervical myelopathy
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a common presentation in the middle-aged to elderly population. The cause of myelopathy is multifactorial, and cervical spondylosis is the most common cause. This review looks into the treatment options, timing of
Shankar Acharya, Nikhil Jain
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Spinal dural arterio-venous fistula: a vital differential diagnosis to consider for myelopathy
Introduction: Spinal dural arterio-venous fistula (SDAVF) is a rare and underdiagnosed cause of myelopathy which can result in a devastating neurological outcome if not properly managed.
Chuen Wai Choi +2 more
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