What Is a Myelopathy?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Complications
Myelopathy isn’t a disease per se but a collection of symptoms. Therefore, it can’t really be said to cause complications, although it may be a complication of another condition. However, myelopathy treatments, particularly surgery, can have complications.
Risks of spine surgery include tearing of the sac of protective tissue surrounding the spinal cord, injury to the nerves, and infection. The less invasive the spinal procedure, the lower the risk of complications. While a spinal-fusion surgery may result in reduced flexibility, laminoplasty may retain your ability to move.
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