Abstract:One hundred and forty-one patients with cervical spondylosis were studied, looking for a possible prognostic value in preoperative signs and symptoms. Duration of symptoms lasting from one month to five years until surgical treatment and spinal fluid protein level had no prognostic value in these patients. In those with radiculopathy, the degree of upper limb pareses, muscle atrophy, absent or diminished reflexes, sensory involvement, number of myelographic defects and age had prognostic value. In those with m… Show more
Treatment optimisation of the patient suffering cervical spondylotic myelopathy requires individualised evaluation. Prospective randomised studies are needed to answer the questions when and how to operate.
Treatment optimisation of the patient suffering cervical spondylotic myelopathy requires individualised evaluation. Prospective randomised studies are needed to answer the questions when and how to operate.
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