Prevalence of Sleep Disturbance and Associated Risk Factors in Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy.

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Retrospective Case-Control. Objectives: Sleep disturbances negatively impact quality of life and increase illness susceptibility. Chronic pain is a risk factor for sleep disruption, particularly in patients with degenerative spinal conditions. Existing studies suggest that degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) patients often experience sleep disturbances, possibly due to spinal cord compression and pain. However, most research is limited to small, single-center studies, creating a need for broader analyses. Methods: We utilized the Merative Explorys Dataset, focusing on electronic health record data of patients diagnosed with DCM and sleep disorders identified via ICD codes. Comorbidities analyzed included depression/bipolar disorder, chronic pulmonary d

SUBMITTER: Yakdan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12525738 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature