What is it about?
Patiens with cervical spondylotic myelopathy might present to the spine surgeon with already advanced neurological impairment (bedridden or in wheelchairs). However, operating these patients might improve their neurological status and functional independence.
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Why is it important?
Patiens with cervical spondylotic myelopathy might present to the spine surgeon with already advanced neurological impairment (bedridden or in wheelchairs). However, operating these patients might improve their neurological status and functional independence.
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The decision whether to operate or not a patient with cervical spondytotic myelopathy with already severe neurological deficit is not easy and should be based in scientific data. We present a case series that shows that some of these patients benefit from surgery.
Dr Alecio Cristino Evangelista Santos Barcelos
Hospital Estadual de Emergência e Trauma Senador Humberto Lucena
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This page is a summary of: Is there a benefit to operating on patients (bedridden or in wheelchairs) with advanced stage cervical spondylotic myelopathy?, European Spine Journal, January 2010, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1007/s00586-009-1267-3.
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