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Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy

See Also
1. Cervical Disc Herniation
Pathophysiology
1. Hard disc lesion: Cervical Spondylosis (chronic)
2. Pressure of posterior osteophytes at anterior cord
3. Results in combined nerve root and cord symptoms
Symptoms
1. Cervical Nerve root related symptoms (upper extremity)
  1. Cervical Disc Herniation symptoms in arms
2. Cord related symptoms (lower extremity)
  1. Gait difficulty
  2. Leg weakness and spasticity
Course
1. Gradual onset at age 50 with slow progression

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