MSRA: Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy

Question 1

What is the presentation of degenerative cervical myelopathy?

Answer 1

Neck pain
Clumsy hands/carpal tunnel
Weakness, reduced dexterity

Question 2

What is the imaging modality of choice in degenerative cervical myelopathy?

Answer 2

MRI cervical spine
(Limited value of Xray)

Question 3

What is the only effective treatment in degenerative cervical myelopathy?

Answer 3

Decompressive surgery