Predictors of Falls in Patients with Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A Prospective Multi-institutional Study

Conclusion. We identified preoperative lower serum potassium level and weaker handgrip strength as significant predictors of falls in patients with DCM. Therefore, DCM patients with these risk factors should be cautious about falls and might be candidates for immediate surgical intervention. Level of Evidence: 3.
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: CLINICAL CASE SERIES Source Type: research