Correlation Study Between Clinical Special Tests for Myelopathy and Static MRI Parameters in Patients of Malaysian Population Treated for Cervical Dysfunction

Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a common spinal cord problem that can cause issues with movement and sensation. This study looked at how well MRI scans match up with physical exam findings in people with CSM. The study found that certain measurements on the MRI, like the size of the spinal canal and spinal cord, were related to symptoms and signs of CSM. This suggests that these measurements can help doctors understand how severe the CSM is. These MRI measurements could be useful for predicting how well someone with CSM will do and for planning treatment. This study helps to show the connection between what doctors see on an MRI and what patients experience.

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  The most common myelopathic signs observed were positive Hoffmann’s sign and the presence of reverse brachioradialis reflex.
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  There was a positive correlation between the clinical key features with MRI parameters for canal and cord diameter.
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  The transverse cord diameter, cord compression ratio, and approximate cord area were the only independent variables related to almost all the positive clinical specific tests.