title: Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy.
abstract: Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a degenerative disease that represents the most common spinal cord disorder in adults. The natural history of the disease can be insidious, and patients often develop debilitating spasticity and weakness. Diagnosis includes a combination of physical examination and various imaging modalities. There are various surgical options for CSM, consisting of anterior and posterior procedures. This article summarizes the literature regarding the pathophysiology, natural history, and diagnosis of CSM, as well as the various treatment options and their associated risks and indications.
authors.affiliation: *Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine †Division of Neurosurgery, Palo Alto VA, Palo Alto, CA.
authors.forename: Aditya
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Iyer
authors.forename: Tej D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Azad
authors.forename: Suzanne
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tharin
mesh_terms: D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D055009:Spondylosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy