T2-weighted MRI high signal in cervical spondylotic myelopathy is associated with dynamic change.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The cervical spine's mobility affects the compression level of the cervical cord which varies with dynamic positioning. High signal on MRI T2-weight imaging (MRI-T2WI) of the cervical cord indicates a poorer prognosis. This study investigates the relationship between high-signal intensity on MRI-T2WI and cervical dynamic change using kinematic MRI. The objective of this study was to explore changes in the degree of cervical spinal cord compression during flexion-extension motions and identify risk factors linked to the occurrence of high signals.

Materials and methods

We collected data on patients who underwent surgical treatment for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) in our department from 2023 to 2024. Patients were classified into two groups based on high-int

SUBMITTER: Kong X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11983776 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature