How is cervical spine compression of the spinal cord treated?

Cervical spinal cord compression manifests as symptoms such as limb weakness, numbness, and unsteady gait. Treatment methods include:

1. Neck rest and immobilization: To reduce the load on the cervical spine, avoid prolonged低头 or maintaining the same posture for extended periods.

2. Physical therapy: Traction, physical rehabilitation, acupuncture, etc., can improve local blood circulation in the cervical region, relieve muscle tension, and reduce nerve compression.

3. Medication: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aceclofenac, diclofenac, and celecoxib may be used to reduce aseptic inflammation at the compressed spinal cord site. Additionally, blood-activating and stasis-resolving medications such as safflower seed glucose and safflower injection can be used to improve blood circulation in the compressed spinal cord.

4. Surgical treatment: When non-surgical treatments are ineffective or when the condition progresses rapidly with severe neurological dysfunction, surgical treatment may be selected. Surgical options include anterior decompression, posterior decompression, and fusion procedures, primarily aimed at relieving spinal cord compression and restoring neurological function.