Is myelopathy a serious condition?
Is myelopathy a serious condition? Myelopathy describes any neurologic symptoms related to the spinal cord and is a serious condition. It occurs from spinal stenosis that causes pressure on the spinal cord. If untreated, this can lead to significant and permanent nerve damage including paralysis and death. Is myelopathy a disability? Myelopathy is not a disability; however, it is a well-known cause of disability among seniors. Cervical spondylotic myelopathy is the leading cause of myelopathy in seniors and the main cause of spasticity in the senior population. Is cervical myelopathy permanent? Cervical myelopathy is a serious condition affecting the cervical...