Cervical Myelopathy Flashcards
1
Q
ESSENCE
A
Neurological deficit due to compression of spinal cord
2
Q
CLINICAL FEATURES
Presentation
A
- (UMN signs)
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Extremity paresthesias
- Weakness
- Gait instability
- Urinary retention
3
Q
AETIOLOGY
Common causes
A
- Degenerative cervical sponylosis (most common cause)
- Congenital stenosis
- Tumour
- Trauma
- Cervical kyphosis
