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KMID : 1211620100050030331
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Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
2010 Volume.5 No. 3 p.331 ~ p.339
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A Case Study on Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
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Lee Young-Hwa
Kwon Won-an
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Abstract
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Purpose: Cervical spondylotic myelopathy is a varied clinical syndromes and the most serious condition of cervical spondylosis. Spinal cord dysfunction is often caused by the compression on spinal cord. The purpose of this report was to describe physical examination and the process of disorders on cervical spondylotic myelopathy(CSM).
Methods: Three cases with cervical myelopathy were presented with magnetic resonance image(MRI), Nurick’s grade and Japanese Orthopaedic Association(JOA) score.
Results: This studies showed a variable clinical course with gradual neurological deterioration in two cases. but one case was improved by operation and a regular aerobic exercise. MRI, Nurick’s grade, JOA score are a useful adjunct for CSM evaluation.
Conclusion:The state of CSM is variable, which may affect conservative treatments and surgery. It is needed to be a carefull approach and studies for a conservative treatment and management on CSM.
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KEYWORD
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Cervical spondylotic myelopathy, Spinal cord, Nurick’s grade, JOA score
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