What is myelopathy? Myelopathy is an injury to the spinal cord due to severe compression that may result from trauma, congenital stenosis, degenerative disease or disc herniation. The spinal cord is a group of nerves housed inside the spine that runs almost its entire length.
How is myelopathy diagnosed?
To diagnose cervical myelopathy, your doctor may:
- Conduct a physical examination and measure your muscle strength and reflexes.
- Conduct further tests, including an MRI scan, an X-ray or a CT myelogram of your neck.
What is the difference between myelopathy and stenosis?
(Cervical stenosis is the name for the actual narrowing of the canal, while cervical myelopathy indicates injury to the spinal cord and its function.)
