Definition
Compression of the spinal cord itself (not just a nerve root), usually in the cervical spine. It causes progressive symptoms including difficulty with fine hand movements, balance problems, and changes in walking pattern.
Myelopathy
conditionMyelopathy is dysfunction of the spinal cord itself, most often from compression in the neck, rather than pressure on a single nerve root. Symptoms build gradually and include clumsy hands, difficulty with buttons or writing, poor balance, a changed walking pattern and sometimes bladder problems. It is assessed by neurological examination and MRI, and needs prompt medical attention.
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