Assessment of degenerative cervical myelopathy differs between specialists and may influence time to diagnosis and clinical outcomes.

INTRODUCTION:Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy [DCM] often presents with non-specific symptoms and signs. It progresses insidiously and leads to permanent neurological dysfunction. Decompressive surgery can halt disease progression, however significant delays in diagnosis result in increased disabili...

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Main Authors: Bryn Hilton, Jennifer Tempest-Mitchell, Benjamin Davies, Mark Kotter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0207709