Association between perioperative patient-reported outcomes and upper extremity functional performance in degenerative cervical myelopathy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is caused by chronic compression of the cervical spinal cord. Individuals usually present with a combination of upper extremity dysfunction, imbalance, and bladder dysfunction, which impact overall quality of life. Various questionnaires like mJOA, Nurick, NDI, and DCM-72 have been used for disease stratification. Our study aims to evaluate the clinical correlation between self-reported measures and objective upper extremity assessments and to derive the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) for individuals with DCM.

Methods

A prospective two-center study of consecutive patients diagnosed with DCM was undertaken. A comprehensive assessment of upper extremity functioning including dexterity, sensation, and muscle stre

SUBMITTER: Arora H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12934316 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature