Research Indicates that Surgery Improves Outcome in Patients with Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy

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Research Indicates that Surgery Improves Outcome in Patients with Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy

Degenerative changes in the neck are part of the normal process of aging and affect nearly everyone age 40 and older to some degree. But a serious condition called cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM), typically affecting those age 50 and older, can lead to partial paralysis. Research shows that surgical intervention in patients with CSM leads to improved patient outcome.

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Tags: Paralysis, Healthy Aging, Surgery