Cervical & Thoracic Myelopathy

Spinal cord compression in the neck or upper back — early treatment protects function.

In brief

Compression of the spinal cord in the neck or thoracic spine
Causes clumsy hands, difficulty walking, and altered bowel and bladder function
Usually due to degenerative wear, sometimes disc or bony changes
Diagnosed on MRI
Surgery is often a relative emergency, aiming to halt progression and preserve function

Cervical corpectomy — procedure animation A short medical animation of how the procedure works

A detailed information sheet on Cervical & Thoracic Myelopathy is currently being prepared. In the meantime, Mr Russell welcomes the opportunity to discuss your diagnosis and treatment options with you.

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