Cervical Myelopathy Treatment In Delhi
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Cervical myelopathy is mostly said to be a serious condition in the spinal cord because it includes a contraction of the spinal cord in the neck(cervical spine).
A neurological impairment caused by spinal cord deterioration that primarily affects the elderly.
The cervical myelopathy treatment in Delhi is quite successful in performing surgery on spine decompression.
What is Cervical Myelopathy?
Cervical Myelopathy affects the cervical spine. Also, if the treatment is not completed at the right time, it can lead to a great loss like permanent damage to nerves with the inclusion of immobility(paralysis) and death too.
It’s related to neurological symptoms like dysfunction and spinal cord nerves. Cervical myelopathy is usually caused by the spinal cord being squeezed in the neck (cervical spine), which makes the spinal cord narrow and puts a lot of pressure on it.
Cervical Spinal Stenosis is primarily generated due to degenerative transformations in the spinal cord. Therefore, an erratic fracture compressing the cervical spine leads to cervical myelopathy.
Causes of cervical myelopathy
The causes of cervical myelopathy have arisen due to the following factors:
- Degenerative changes take place in the cervical spine and transform anatomy
- Spine tumor
- Regular pains
- Reduces flexibility of neck tissues
- Differentiate cervical spine concussion (trauma)
- Neck Rheumatoid arthritis
Symptoms of cervical myelopathy
People suffering from cervical myelopathy confront the below symptoms:
- Irregular functioning of the legs, arms, and hands
- Weakness in muscles
- Improper coordination and stability in performing daily tasks.
- Numbness and clumsiness in arms and hands
- Cannot walk in a straight manner
- Lower extremities weakness
Diagnosing cervical myelopathy
Cervical myelopathy is diagnosed by a few measures:
- The X-rays and MRI scan or a CT scan myelogram of the neck
- Order imaging analyses
- Conducting electrical tests to study the functioning and mobility of the arms and hands to verify the good coordination between the brain and spinal cord
( Note: MRI scan is one of the successive tests for remedying myelopathy)
Cervical myelopathy treatment in Delhi
Therapies usually depend on the symptoms, and based on that, treatments can be done even non-surgically. The non-surgical treatment provides several options, like cervical collar braces and physical therapy. Also, such surgeries are mostly justified because they relieve pressure on the spinal cord and lower the risk of damaging conditions.
Non-surgical treatment
Non-surgical treatments are for those people who are facing mild, intermediate-to-extreme signs of cervical myelopathy. Such treatments include staying in bed, taking medicine, doing physical therapy, wearing a cervical collar brace, getting injections, and so on.
The main goal of this treatment is to give patients pain-free care by reducing their discomfort and making it possible for them to go about their daily lives.
Surgical treatment
Surgery is used to get rid of spinal cords that are too tight and to control or lessen the worst symptoms of myelopathy. Cervical myelopathy treatment in Delhi or cervical myelopathy surgery focuses on the idea of removing the soft tissues or pieces of bone that are occupying the extra space in the spinal cord.
Depending on aspects such as the problematic area, symptoms, and overall analysis of patient health, listed below are three main surgeries that are carried out for cervical myelopathy treatment in Delhi:
Laminectomy
In this, the cervical lordotic is well sustained, and it also ensures thorough decompression of the spinal cord. In this way, the cervical lordotic is well supported, and it also makes sure that the spinal cord is fully decompressed.
Laminoplasty
In laminoplasty surgery, instead of deducting a bone, the lamina of one part is thinned and then cut on the opposite part to create a hinge. This helps doctors figure out what parts of the spine are next to each other, helps level the spine, and is slightly compressed.
Spinal fusion
Spinal fusion surgery is nothing but a welding procedure that brings about a fusion of vertebrates to recover into a single strong bone. Bone grafts are constantly used in spinal fusions to facilitate the treatment.
Recovery from cervical myelopathy treatment in Delhi
Generally, after surgery, your neck might get stiff and uneasy, and you might also find it difficult to change your neck position, but this can be cured too by taking the prescribed medicines. Similarly, the patient will get better in 5 to 6 weeks by performing daily normal activities, and complete recovery will require at least 6 months.
Why should you choose Dr. Amit Chugh for cervical myelopathy treatment in Delhi?
Dr. Amit Chugh is a well-known spine surgeon in Delhi who provides cervical myelopathy treatment in Delhi. He provides the best cervical myelopathy treatment in Delhi and consultation for all types of spinal issues. He comes with five years of experience in this field and has treated many patients.
