Cervical compressive myelopathy: non-surgical treatment

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Cervical compressive myelopathy: non-surgical treatment. This is indicated in mildly affected cases only. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Indications for non-surgical treatment

  • This is indicated in mildly affected cases only
  • These are usually < 75 years who may remain stable

Techniques tried

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Synonym

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References

  1. Young WF. Cervical spondylotic myelopathy: a common cause of spinal cord dysfunction in older persons. Am Fam Physician 2000; 62:1064-1073.
  2. Matz PG, Anderson PA, Holly LT, et al. The natural history of cervical spondylotic myelopathy. J Neurosurg Spine 2009; 11:104-111.

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