What is cervical spondylotic myelopathy?
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy refers to the changes in the spinal canal diameter and cord compression. Over time, the intervertebral discs dry out lessen in disc height. Symptoms include neck stiffness, arm pain, numbness in the hands, and weakness in the extremities.
How do members experience cervical spondylotic myelopathy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with cervical spondylotic myelopathy*
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Top treatments taken by people for cervical spondylotic myelopathy*
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Who has cervical spondylotic myelopathy on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 18 | |
| 50s | 40 | |
| 60s | 50 | |
| 70+ | 20 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 33 | |
| Female | 92 |
Talk to people with cervical spondylotic myelopathy
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