What Is a Myelopathy?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Prognosis
Sometimes decompressing the spinal cord is sufficient to relieve myelopathy symptoms. It is important to receive diagnosis and treatment early to prevent the damage from progressing. This offers a better chance of full resolution.
If the damage to the spinal cord is extensive and permanent, it may not be possible to reverse the symptoms of myelopathy. In that case, the best you can hope for is to manage the symptoms and keep them from progressing further.
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