Cervical spondylotic myelopathy: what the neurologist should know

• Main Authors: Celmir de Oliveira Vilaça (Author), Marco Orsini (Author), Marco A. Araujo Leite (Author), Marcos R.G. de Freitas (Author), Eduardo Davidovich (Author), Rossano Fiorelli (Author), Stenio Fiorelli (Author), Camila Fiorelli (Author), Acary Bulle Oliveira (Author), Bruno Lima Pessoa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Cervical spondylotic myelopathy is a wellknown cause of disability among older people. A significant amount of these patients is asymptomatic. Once the symptoms start, the worsening may follow a progressive manner. We should suspect of spondylotic myelopathy in any individual over 55 years presentin...