What are the Treatment Options for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy?
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Causes
Cervical myelopathy is caused by:
- Slipped disk
- Degeneration of cervical disks
- Tumors inside the spinal canal
- Bone spurs
- Dislocation or fracture of the neck
- Traumatic injury to cervical spine
Risk Factors
These factors increase your chance of developing this condition:
- Infections
- Ischemia (restriction of blood supply)
- Autoimmune disorders (eg, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica) or other conditions (eg, vascular disease, degenerative disease)
- History of bone or back problems
- Being born with a narrow spinal canal
- Job or sport involving regular stretching and straining of spine
Tell your doctor if you have any of these risk factors.
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