10. Cervical decompression surgery improves dynamic balance in cervical spondylotic myelopathy patients

Difficulties with balance and gait are common manifestations of cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). These patients present with altered balance and more trunk and lower extremity muscle activity when compared to healthy controls.

Source: The Spine Journal - August 23, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ram Haddas, Rajesh G. Arakal, Theodore A. Belanger, Akwasi Boah Tags: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 7:30 – 8:55 Cervical Spine Surgery I Source Type: research