How is cervical spondylotic myelopathy treated?
Disease description:
My husband's job involves prolonged periods of working with his head down, which has led to cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Are there any effective treatments available? I would like to know how cervical spondylotic myelopathy is treated.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
The treatment of cervical spondylotic myelopathy is mainly divided into non-surgical and surgical approaches.
Non-surgical treatment:
1. Physical therapy: Such as massage and cervical traction. Each massage session lasts 15-20 minutes, and cervical traction is performed 1-3 times daily, each session lasting 30 minutes to 1 hour.
2. Medication: Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants, and neurotrophic agents to relieve pain, relax muscles, and promote nerve repair.
3. Minimally invasive treatment: Such as laser acupuncture knife release, suitable for some patients with mild conditions.
Surgical treatment:
When non-surgical treatments are ineffective or the condition is severe, cervical minimally invasive surgery may be considered, such as percutaneous endoscopic discectomy, to relieve pressure on the spinal cord.
The specific treatment plan should be determined based on the patient's individual condition and the doctor's recommendations.
