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MYNAH Registry: A novel approach to decoding the natural history of degenerative cervical myelopathy

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (DCM) is a progressive neurological disorder resulting from cervical spine degeneration and spinal cord compression. Clinical presentation ranges from asymptomatic cases to complete paralysis, with symptoms including neck pain, upper and lower limb weakness or numbness, loss of manual dexterity, gait imbalance, and bladder or bowel dysfunction, contributing to a stepwise decline in quality of life 1-3. Common physical signs include hyperreflexia, clonus, Hoffmann’s sign, finger escape sign, extensor plantar response, spasticity, unstable gait, and sensory deficits 1-3.

Source: Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma

DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2025.103075

Authors: Nashwa Najib, Alisha W. Sial, Hussain Bohra, Ashish D. Diwan

Institutions: UNSW Sydney, St George Hospital, The University of Adelaide

Language: English

Topic: Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,000