cervical myelopathy

Cervical Disc Disorder with Myelopathy: Diagnosis and Management

Cervical Disc Disorder with Myelopathy: Diagnosis and Management

1. Introduction to Cervical Disc Disorder with Myelopathy Intervertebral disc disorder of the cervical region with myelopathy is a profound and progressive neurological condition resulting from the structural deterioration of the cervical spine. While many disc disorders compress individual nerve roots causing localized arm pain (radiculopathy), this specific condition involves the direct, physical compression of … Read more

Is it normal to feel an electric shock sensation in your neck when you look down?

Is it normal to feel an electric shock sensation in your neck when you look down?

1. Introduction Feeling a sudden electric shock sensation radiating down the spine or into the limbs upon flexing the neck is a distinct neurological indicator known clinically as Lhermitte sign. This highly specific symptom is not a normal physiological response and points directly to irritation, compression, or demyelination of the posterior columns within the cervical … Read more