Due to its subtle innocuous presentation, the true prevalence of cervical myelopathy is not know however it is imperative to diagnose and treat the condition early as prognosis is linked to duration of symptoms.
Cervical myelopathy is a syndrome of spinal cord dysfunction caused by the compression of the spinal cord.
Presentation is often protean in nature, with common complaints being gait disturbances, fine motor and balance problems
This often includes x-rays. CT scanning and MRI scanning. An MRI is the most useful tool to evaluate the spinal cord and the offending compressive structures.
If evidence of spinal cord compression is present, operative intervention is indicated.