Radiculopathy, Myelopathy

Question 1

Radiculopathy

Answer 1

compression of nerves at the root of the spinal cord

Question 2

Myelopathy

Answer 2

compression of the spinal cord itself

Question 3

signs of Radiculopathy

Answer 3

sharp pain
tingling, numbness
weakness
loss of reflexes

Question 4

causes

Answer 4

stenosis
herniation of disc
cancers

Question 5

degenerative cervical myelopathy

Answer 5

compression of spinal cord at cervical area

Question 6

degenerative cervical myelopathy risk factors

Answer 6

smoking
genetics
occupation.

Question 7

degenerative cervical myelopathy signs

Answer 7

pain affecting neck, upper limbs
loss of motor function
loss of sensory function
loss of autonomic function

can re-occur

Question 8

degenerative cervical myelopathy investigations

Answer 8

MRI of whole spine

refer to orthopaedic/neurologist

Question 9

degenerative cervical myelopathy management

Answer 9

decompressive surgery

Question 10

what should be done if cervical myelopathy re-occurs

Answer 10

refer to spinal surgery/neurosurgery