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Cervical myelopathy is spinal cord dysfunction caused by compression within the cervical spine.
Common Symptoms
Hand clumsiness
Balance problems
Arm or hand weakness
Difficulty walking
Reduced fine motor control
Diagnosis
Evaluation commonly includes neurological examination and MRI to assess the spinal cord and determine the degree of compression.
Treatment
Significant or progressive spinal cord compression may require surgical decompression to reduce the risk of further neurological deterioration.
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