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Management of mild degenerative cervical myelopathy and asymptomatic spinal cord compression: an international survey

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dc.contributor.authorBrannigan, Jamie
dc.contributor.authorDavie, Benjamin
dc.contributor.authorMowforth, Oliver
dc.contributor.authorYurac, Ratko
dc.contributor.authorKumar, Vishal
dc.contributor.authorDejaeghe, Joost
dc.contributor.authorZamorano, Juan
dc.contributor.authorMurphy, Rory
dc.contributor.authorTripath, Manjul
dc.contributor.authorAnderson, David
dc.contributor.authorHarrop, James
dc.contributor.authorMolliqaj, Granit
dc.contributor.authorWynne-Jones, Guy
dc.contributor.authorJoefrey, Jose
dc.contributor.authorKato, So
dc.contributor.authorIto, Manabu
dc.contributor.authorWilson, Jefferson
dc.contributor.authorRomelean, Ronie
dc.contributor.authorDea, Nicolas
dc.contributor.authorGraves, Daniel
dc.contributor.authorTessitore, Enrico
dc.contributor.authorMartin, Allan
dc.contributor.authorNouri, Aria
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-23T19:42:18Z
dc.date.available2025-01-23T19:42:18Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractObjective: Currently there is limited evidence and guidance on the management of mild degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) and asymptomatic spinal cord compression (ASCC). Anecdotal evidence suggest variance in clinical practice. The objectives of this study were to assess current practice and to quantify the variability in clinical practice. Methods: Spinal surgeons and some additional health professionals completed a web-based survey distributed by email to members of AO Spine and the Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRS) North American Society. Questions captured experience with DCM, frequency of DCM patient encounters, and standard of practice in the assessment of DCM. Further questions assessed the definition and management of mild DCM, and the management of ASCC. Results: A total of 699 respondents, mostly surgeons, completed the survey. Every world region was represented in the responses. Half (50.1%, n = 359) had greater than 10 years of professional experience with DCM. For mild DCM, standardised follow-up for non-operative patients was reported by 488 respondents (69.5%). Follow-up included a heterogeneous mix of investigations, most often at 6-month intervals (32.9%, n = 158). There was some inconsistency regarding which clinical features would cause a surgeon to counsel a patient towards surgery. Practice for ASCC aligned closely with mild DCM. Finally, there were some contradictory definitions of mild DCM provided in the form of free text. Conclusions: Professionals typically offer outpatient follow up for patients with mild DCM and/or asymptomatic ASCC. However, what this constitutes varies widely. Further research is needed to define best practice and support patient care.
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dc.identifier.citationBrannigan JFM, Davies BM, Mowforth OD, Yurac R, Kumar V, Dejaegher J, Zamorano JJ, Murphy RKJ, Tripathi M, Anderson DB, Harrop J, Molliqaj G, Wynne-Jones G, Arbatin JJF, Kato S, Ito M, Wilson J, Romelean R, Dea N, Graves D, Tessitore E, Martin AR, Nouri A. Management of mild degenerative cervical myelopathy and asymptomatic spinal cord compression: an international survey. Spinal Cord. 2024 Feb;62(2):51-58. doi: 10.1038/s41393-023-00945-8
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41393-023-00945-8
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11447/9708
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectSpinal Cord Compression / surgery
dc.subjectSpinal Cord Diseases / diagnosis
dc.subjectSpinal Cord Diseases / etiology
dc.titleManagement of mild degenerative cervical myelopathy and asymptomatic spinal cord compression: an international survey
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