Cervical myelopathy is a condition that happens when the spinal ... However, these treatments only provide temporary relief, and if symptoms continue to worsen, surgery may be necessary. The goal of ...

Spinal cord compression (SCC) occurs in 5% to 30% of ... Treatment includes administration of corticosteroids, radiation therapy, surgery, and chemotherapy. Nurses should watch for early symptoms ...

Physical examination findings correspond to the location of the tumor, degree of cord impingement, and duration of involvement. [3] The APN should palpate the entire spine to determine whether ...

Pins and needles, sudden cold, burning, itching, numbness in the limbs—these are symptoms of paresthesia in cervical spondylotic myelopathy caused by compression of the spinal cord pathway in ...