Management of mild degenerative cervical myelopathy and asymptomatic spinal cord compression: an international survey.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

Cross-sectional survey.

Objective

Currently there is limited evidence and guidance on the management of mild degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) and asymptomatic spinal cord compression (ASCC). Anecdotal evidence suggest variance in clinical practice. The objectives of this study were to assess current practice and to quantify the variability in clinical practice.

Methods

Spinal surgeons and some additional health professionals completed a web-based survey distributed by email to members of AO Spine and the Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRS) North American Society. Questions captured experience with DCM, frequency of DCM patient encounters, and standard of practice in the assessment of DCM. Further questions assessed the definition and management o

SUBMITTER: Brannigan JFM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10853067 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature