Managing the Complex Patient with Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: How to Handle the Aging Spine, the Obese Patient, and Individuals with Medical Comorbidities.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2018
Abstract
Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is the most common cause of nontraumatic spinal cord injury worldwide. Even relatively mild impairment in functional scores can significantly impact daily activities. Surgery is an effective treatment for DCM, but outcomes are dependent on more than technique and preoperative neurologic deficits.
Volume
29
Issue
1
First Page
177
Last Page
184
ISSN
1558-1349
Published In/Presented At
Stricsek, G., Gillick, J., Rymarczuk, G., & Harrop, J. S. (2018). Managing the Complex Patient with Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: How to Handle the Aging Spine, the Obese Patient, and Individuals with Medical Comorbidities. Neurosurgery clinics of North America, 29(1), 177–184. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nec.2017.09.014
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
29173431
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article