Cervical Myelopathy & Radiculopathy , Core Knowledge for Management and Surgical Treatment

[@lillyjones5549]

I have lost most of my motor skills. Partner and i went over a pothole on the road, That is how i found out through xrays. I am 53. i am dizzy all the time so driving is not an option, I can hardly walk yet doctors havent a clue

[@amalbensaleh]

Thank you for this wonderful presentation. I just wanted to point the fact that the patients have no control over the waiting times before they get their surgery especially in Canada where I live. It takes at least a year to have an MRI done followed by at least another year to see a spine or neurosurgeon and more waiting before the surgery finally happens. It is imperative to shed more awareness about this condition, especially as the prognosis after surgery is much better if it’s performed within 6 to 12 months from the onset of the noticeable deterioration. Thank you again for being passionate about this topic

[@BernadetteDevlin-l6w]

Great speaking Dr . I have numbness in hands and feet , mri showed lesion on vertebra have to get another MRI ,

[@kumbakumba794]

Yes the waiting time in Dublin Ireland is very long but the doctors and nurses are excellent.❤❤❤

[@dillybar9709]

This was a great presentation and i took notes. I have watched it twice. Very informative.

[@cervicalspine]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carmelmccarthy1742]

Hopefully the a&e in RVH Belfast get an update...I was sent home 3 times...last time by a neurologist reg who lied told me I'd see neurologist and have mri in 2 weeks! I'd been suffering from Oct 19 and had to have emergency posterior laminectomy after eventually being admitted for 6 weeks and still sent home with wrong diagnosis end Feb 2020..op April 2020 and I'm left with permanent damage and complete life change! So cross I knew there was something wrong with me but just ignored!

[@victoriapless5036]

I was told I had myelopathy and had 3 level ACDF 2 years ago. My arm became numb and my hands weakened. Also progressing back pain along scapula and shoulders. Original surgeon said partial fusion at C6/7 and put in Dtrax wedges. No improvement. Xrays and CT show foramen compression, severe. Saw a neurosurgeon and had myelogram. That report says Partial bony fusion across the disc space is seen at the C6/7 level with incomplete fusion laterally. There is no bony fusion at the C4/5 level. Original surgeon says I fused completely. Not sure what to do next, if anything. Thanks. And thank you for this interesting video.

[@BernadetteDevlin-l6w]

Great Dr

[@timclark2925]

Thanks for the video....Just subscribed........What if I have all the horrible symptoms of nerve compression (neck pain, numb hand, weak limbs, bicep pain, heart palpitations, hot flashes or red face etc) My mri and xrays show bone spurs; arthritis; and minimal disc bulg at c5-c6 and c6-c7; BUT the experts looking at them say that the pics don't explain my symptoms.....terrifying situation because symptoms getting worse over time.

[@Yashinka]

Dr. Murphy thank you for the wonderful presentation.

[@cervicalspine]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BernadetteDevlin-l6w]

I’d like to get my MRI as soon as so I’d like to get rest from these pains and numbness

[@kumbakumba794]

Amazing explanation.my husband is presently in the hospital matei Misericordia in Dublin looking like radiculophaty...thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@cervicalspine]

I hope he does well and wish him a healthy recovery

[@HKelly-s6y]

I need a surgey asap for caral mylopathy

[@CoachJoeRusso]

I have cervical stenosis had injury . And symptoms gotten worse over year , it started in left arm now both arms , I can not use both arms, doctors keep going back n forth.. say it could be in my head. But I'm losing muscle n function of my arms.

[@charliejg]

I'm curious about your thoughts (or from others here) about endoscopic approaches for decompression that don't involve fusion. I've seen a neurosurgeon who suggested a 4 level ACDF. I'm very concerned about that because of the possible need for a revision down the road due to adjacent segment issues. If decompression can be achieved without fusion, I'd be really happy. I'm just not certain about the efficacy of that procedure. I realize that ACDF has been around for a long time. It just seems like an endoscopic approach is much less invasive, lower blood loss, and shorter recovery time. Thanks for any input from anyone here.

[@cervicalspine]

Both work very well, it really depends on symptoms and imaging that a experienced cervical surgeon can explain carefully to help you achieve your goals

[@grannyandtati5216]

Hypoplasia of right carotid artery and cervical myelopathy and radiculopathy will having a ACDF be a problem can you talk about. Thanks

[@ozzielinkin]

Excellent

[@kleinsulca1491]

Doc.how many days to recover after surgery from cervical myelopathy

[@cervicalspine]

It varies , recovery from surgical pain and swelling can range from a few days to weeks, the spinal cord generally improves the most over the first 6 months post op

[@MHK.77B]

Where are dr. And how to reach you so i can do a surgery

[@FresnoBrownPride]

Hey doctor I have a question I had a mri on my neck like about 9 months ago. Was told I have Cervical Myelopathy with significant cord compression c5 c6. I have symptoms of 24/7 constant lightheadedness/dizziness that never goes away. When I bend over to pick something up from floor, it intensifies my lightheadedness. Been a couple years now feeling these symptoms. Had vertigo twice also (where It feels as if room is spinning). Other than that im brain fogged with lightheadedness/ Dizziness everyday. Does it cause any of these symptoms im explaining?

[@cervicalspine]

Yes sometimes can cause these , good to get reassessed by a local neurosurgeon

[@BernadetteDevlin-l6w]

I knew he was Irish

[@BernadetteDevlin-l6w]

Mean to say I can’t excerise much as I’ve mortans neuroma on my feet

[@roberthoffman9761]

😅