Introduction: Gait disturbance due to compressive cervical myelopathy has been previously described. However, data on how gait varies with the degree of lower extremity motor impairment are limited. Therefore, we investigated characteristics analysis based severity and determined progresses in myelopathy.

background: spinal dural avf is the most common type of spinal vascular malformation. however, presenting symptoms differ according to site of spinal involvement. this study described a case of arteriovenous malformation with paraparesis and incontinence. case presentation: diagnosis of patient was confirmed by clinical and imaging examination using magnetic resonance image and ruling out other...

To protect the spinal cord from traction myelopathy during surgical correction of deformities, it is proposed to use an extended epidural block. The developed technique was applied in 34 patients. Myelopathy, subsequently arrested with complete restoration function lower extremities, occurred one patient day after termination article presents results studying patterns distribution solutions wat...

Although cervical spondylotic myelopathy is a common cause of chronic spinal cord dysfunction in humans, little is known about the molecular mechanisms underlying the progressive neural degeneration characterized by this condition. Based on animal models of cervical spondylotic myelopathy and traumatic spinal cord injury, we hypothesized that Fas-mediated apoptosis and inflammation may play an ...

OBJECT Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) can result in significant myelopathy. Surgical treatment for OPLL has been extensively documented in the literature, but less data exist on conservative management of this condition. METHODS The authors conducted a systematic review to identify all reported cases of OPLL that were conservatively managed without surgery. RESUL...

BACKGROUND Ataxic myelopathy due to copper deficiency has been described in ruminant animals and is called swayback. Neurological manifestations due to inherited copper deficiency secondary to the failure of intestinal copper absorption is well recognized as Menkes disease. The neurological consequences of acquired copper deficiency in humans are not well described. OBJECTIVE To report 2 case...

BACKGROUND In primary care, it is often difficult to diagnose cervical myelopathy. However, a delay in treatment could cause irreversible aftereffects. With a brief and effective self-administered questionnaire for cervical myelopathy, cervical myelopathy may be screened more easily and oversight may be avoided. As there is presently no screening tool for cervical myelopathy, the aim of this st...

Adverse effects of IT chemotherapy include arachnoiditis, lumbosacral radiculopathy, leukoencephalopathy, and myelopathy.[3] MRI findings include T2 hyperintensities in the central and posterior columns, cord swelling, or lateral column contrast enhancement. Vacuolar degeneration of the white matter is usually described in MTX myelopathy. Rarely extensive necrotic myelopathy has been noted.[4] ...

we evaluated the specific pattern of pre- and postoperative neurological signs and symptoms of cervical spondylotic myelopathy (csm) to determine [mdings which had a predictive value for surgical outcome. consecutive patients with csm caused by osteophytic ridge or intervertebral disc herniation who underwent anterior cervical decompression and fusion in loghman hakim hospital from 1999-2003 we...