Cervical Cord Compression: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Cervical Cord Compression

cord compression ; Cervical subluxation ; Delayed ossification of carpal bones ; Flared metaphysis ; Hypertelorism ; Hypodontia ; Hypoplastic ilia ; Intellectual disability [mousephenotype.org]

cord compression 0002341 Cervical subluxation 0003308 Delayed ossification of carpal bones 0001216 Flared metaphysis Flared wide portion of long bone 0003015 Hypertelorism [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

At 4 years, respiratory insufficiency and quadriplegia spontaneously occurred, which was attributed to cervical cord compression. [jmg.bmj.com]

Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2

cord compression 0002341 Congestive heart failure Cardiac failure Cardiac failures Heart failure [ more ] 0001635 Delayed eruption of teeth Delayed eruption Delayed teeth [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

[…] or self-injurious behavior [ more ] 0000733 Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO Abnormal heart valve morphology 0001654 Asthma 0002099 Cervical [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Pseudoachondroplasia

Death is usually secondary to respiratory compromise or from cervical cord compression by a very small foramen magnum. [ommbid.mhmedical.com]

Mucopolysaccharidosis

The degree of cervical cord compression was scored and correlated with neurological examination findings at the time of imaging. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Although intellectual deficit is generally absent in MPS 6, central nervous system findings may include cervical cord compression caused by cervical spinal instability, meningeal [orpha.net]

Enlarged perivascular spaces, white matter lesions, hydrocephalus, brain atrophy, cervical spinal canal stenosis with or without spinal cord compression and myelopathy, and [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cervical Osteoarthritis

In the cervical area, it may cause compression of the spinal cord and/or nerve roots, and in the lumbar region, the cauda equina. [jamanetwork.com]

[…] may compress the cord or nerve roots. [msdmanuals.com]

For cord involvement or refractory radiculopathy, cervical laminectomy For radiculopathy only, NSAIDs and a soft cervical collar For patients with cord involvement, cervical [merckmanuals.com]

Cervical Spondylosis

[…] spinal canal and may compress the cervical nerve roots and spinal cord 5. [slideshare.net]

In the cervical area, it may cause compression of the spinal cord and/or nerve roots, and in the lumbar region, the cauda equina. [jamanetwork.com]

Cervical spondylosis is degeneration of the cervical spine that occurs during the normal course of aging, and may progress into compression of the spinal cord, or cervical [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Myelopathy

In order to reveal how the cervical spinal cord was deformed and compressed by engorged epidural vein, CT myelography was performed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

An MRI scan shows multilevel cervical spondylosis and disc herniation causing cord compression. [bmj.com]

Cervical spinal cord compression may be an incidental finding in 5 to 7 percent of the elderly.(2) Radiographic Exam Radiographic examination of the cervical spine may suggest [acatoday.org]

Cervical Myelopathy

The neurologic deficits due to cervical DISH are relatively rare and a few cases of cervical spinal cord compression due to atlantoaxial subluxation, odontoid fracture, pseudotumor [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] ligament (OPLL), and other spinal abnormalities that cause cervical cord compression. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Magnetic resonance imaging revealed significant cervical spinal cord compression from a markedly dilated epidural venous plexus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Spinal Cord Compression

We report an affected child in whom the Binder phenotype was found on antenatal ultrasound and cervical spinal cord compression on fetal magnetic resonance imaging. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

OBJECTIVE: To assess the effect of chronic cervical spinal cord compression upon remote motor unit function in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The unusual features of our case suggested that actinomycosis should be considered as a differential diagnosis of neck mass and cervical spinal cord compression. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Radiculomyelopathy

Overview Cervical myelopathy is a loss of function in your upper and lower extremities because of compression of the spinal cord within your neck. [nm.org]

Among patients with skeletal fluorosis, the cervical region of the spine is the most common site for cord compression. [fluoridealert.org]

Compression of the cervical or lumbosacral spinal cord may be accompanied by significant lower motor neuron deficits. [neuroanatomy.wisc.edu]

Congenital Stenosis of the Cervical Spinal Canal

Physical therapy and/or exercises do not work for patients with a primary problem of cervical stenosis (cord compression) because these activities do not actually alleviate [emoryhealthcare.org]

Cervical stenosis is a disease condition that narrows the spinal cord canal in the cervical spine and causes symptoms of spinal cord compression. [drjho.com]

If the cervical canal is stenotic because of congenital conditions or previous trauma, any forced hyperflexion or hyperextension can result in compression of the spinal cord [aafp.org]

Cervical Cord Compression

Cervical cord compression is a term denoting a pathological process of the cervical spinal cord in which different pathological entities cause its compression. [symptoma.com]

cord compression. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The usefulness of laminectomy in selected cases of cervical cord compression due to fluorosis is suggested. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 6

Although intellectual deficit is generally absent in MPS 6, central nervous system findings may include cervical cord compression caused by cervical spinal instability, meningeal [orpha.net]

Cervical cord compression due to bony abnormality, atlanto-axial instability, and thickening of the dura can lead to extremity pain, loss of motor function and sensation in [emedicine.medscape.com]

Platybasia

Clinical manifestations of basilar invagination include posterior skull pain, headache, signs and symptoms of brainstem and upper cervical cord compression or disturbances [neuroradiologyonthenet.blogspot.com]

[…] of the brainstem and upper cervical cord can result (5). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Clinical manifestations of basilar invagination include signs and symptoms of brainstem and upper cervical cord compression or disturbances of CSF circulation causing obstructive [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Atlantoaxial Subluxation

[…] anterior to the cord, which contributed to cervical cord compression ( Figure ). [jamanetwork.com]

compression. [msdmanuals.com]

Imaging studies confirmed presence of severe spondylotic changes in the cervical spine with cord compression along with atlantoaxial subluxation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hereditary Multiple Exostoses

We report a case of a 17-year-old boy with two exostoses in the cervical spine, in one of which caused a high cervical cord compression. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A case of HME with compression of the cervical spinal cord is reported. Complete recovery following surgery was achieved. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Teardrop Fracture of the Cervical Spine

Central Cord Syndrome Compression Fractures Dens Fracture Extension Teardrop Fracture of C2 Facet Joint Injuries Flexion Tear Drop Fracture Grisel's Syndrome Hangman's fracture [orthofracs.com]

cervical vertebra without spinal cord injury Compression fracture of cervical spine Crush fracture of cervical vertebra Fracture dislocation of cervical spine Fracture dislocation [icd9data.com]

compression teardrop fracture Orthopedics A lower cervical spine fracture-dislocation compression fracture of the anteroinferior corner of a cervical vertebra, caused by [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Brown-Sequard Syndrome

Cervical cord compression due to osteochondroma in hereditary multiple exostosis (HME) is a rare condition, especially in young children. [jkns.or.kr]

An MRI scan showed a large right cervical herniated disc with unilateral spinal cord compression. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Brown-Séquard syndrome is typically caused by penetrating trauma to the cervical spinal cord; however, other compressive and vascular occlusive etiologies have been previously [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cervical Spine Disease

Introduction Cervical myelopathy refers to a constellation of symptoms and signs due to spinal cord compression in the neck. [coloradospineinstitute.com]

[Figure caption and citation for the preceding image starts]: Cervical MRI (sagittal T2) with moderate degenerative joint disease but no significant spinal cord compression [bestpractice.bmj.com]

Leg Weakness, Numbness and Urinary Disturbance A large cervical disc herniation may compress the spinal cord, a condition termed cervical myelopathy. [livestrong.com]

Cervical Nerve Root Compression

Overview Cervical myelopathy is a loss of function in your upper and lower extremities because of compression of the spinal cord within your neck. [nm.org]

Abstract Magnetic stimulation of motor cortex and cervical spinal cord was used to assess motor impairment in patients with either cervical nerve root compression or myelopathy [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

cord compression] M48.01 - M48.03, Spinal stenosis, [cervical region] M50.00 - M50.93 Cervical disc disorders [cervical cord compression] M54.11 - M54.13 Radiculopathy [cervical [aetna.com]

Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4

In Morquio's syndrome cervical cord compression is the most severe complication, resulting from hypoplasia of the odontoid process with secondary atlantoaxial instability. [jnnp.bmj.com]

[…] myelopathy and cord compression. [omicsonline.org]

Spinal cord compression leading to cervical myelopathy. Normal intellect (unless complicated by spinal cord compression). Very little or no facial dysmorphism. [genetics4medics.com]

Cervical Herniated Disc

compression at the cervical level. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] disc at the cervical level, which may result in direct compression of the spinal cord or impingement of nerve roots. [jmedicalcasereports.com]

If a cervical disc compresses the spinal cord, there may significant problems with walking, spasticity, and bowel-bladder incontinence. This is called myelopathy. [neurosurgery.ufl.edu]

Atlanto-odontoid Dislocation or Fracture

Central Cord Syndrome Compression Fractures Dens Fracture Extension Teardrop Fracture of C2 Facet Joint Injuries Flexion Tear Drop Fracture Grisel's Syndrome Hangman's fracture [orthofracs.com]

Surgical treatment of cervical cord compression in rheumatoid arthritis. Ann. Rheum. Dis., 1985; 44: 809. 8. Eisele, J.H. [jpma.org.pk]

Compression of the cervical cord is a common sequel that causes neck pain and varying degrees of spastic tetraparesis. Treatment is surgical stabilization. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Spinal Cord Tumor of Foramen Magnum

Register FORAMEN MAGNUM AND HIGH CERVICAL CORD COMPRESSION - 24 Hours access EUR €36.00 GBP £28.00 USD $45.00 Rental This article is also available for rental through DeepDyve [academic.oup.com]

Dorsal foramen magnum mass is seen compressing the cervicomedullary junction and upper cervical cord. [radiopaedia.org]

The cerebellar tonsil was compressed upwards, the pons and cervical spinal cord appeared notch-like due to the compression of the cyst. [medsci.org]

Hypophosphatemic Rickets

Cervical spinal cord compression attributable to a calcified intervertebral disc in a patient with X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets: case report and review of the literature [malattierare.regione.veneto.it]

Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4C

Cervical C1-C2 subluxation causes cord compression resulting in myelopathy. [link.springer.com]

Odontoid hypoplasia can lead to misalignment of the cervical vertebrae, which may compress and damage the spinal cord, resulting in paralysis or death. [medlineplus.gov]

Here the cervical spine tends to over-extend probably to avoid cord compression. [link.springer.com]

Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets Type 2

Meningeal Sarcoma

December 1978 Arch Neurol. 1978;35(12):844-846. doi:10.1001/archneur.1978.00500360068014 Full Text • In a newborn infant, spinal rigidity and signs of cervical cord compression [jamanetwork.com]

Renal Rickets

Brachytelephalangic Chondrodysplasia Punctata

Prenatal diagnosis of cervical spinal cord compression in chondrodysplasia punctata brachytelephalangic type: A case report and literature review. [keio.pure.elsevier.com]

Brachytelephalangic chondrodysplasia punctata Cervical stenosis Cord compression This is a preview of subscription content, log in to check access. [link.springer.com]

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