Evaluation of Myelopathy and Radiculopathy
Open Access
- 11 February 2024
- book chapter
- Published by Springer Nature
- p. 267-284
Abstract
Myelopathy and radiculopathy can be due to extrinsic causes, most often degenerative in origin. Imaging can elucidate an often-confusing clinical picture to guide management and provide prognostic information. For intrinsic causes of myelopathy, the differential diagnosis categories include demyelination, inflammation, infection, vascular, and neoplasm. The combination of clinical symptoms, timing of presentation, and imaging features can help narrow the differential diagnosis.Keywords
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