What are the symptoms of cervical osteoarthritis (cervical spondylosis) with myelopathy?
ANSWER
If your cervical spondylosis puts pressure on your spinal cord, it leads to a condition called cervical myelopathy. Symptoms of cervical spondylosis with myelopathy include:
- Tingling, numbness, and/or weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
- Lack of coordination and difficulty walking
- Abnormal reflexes
- Muscle spasms
- Loss of control over pooping and peeing (incontinence)
From: Cervical Osteoarthritis (Cervical Spondylosis) WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by David Zelman on May 05, 2018
SOURCES:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: "Cervical Spondylosis."
North American Spine Society: "Cervical Stenosis & Myelopathy."
NHS Choices: "Causes of Cervical Spondylosis."
SOURCES:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: "Cervical Spondylosis."
North American Spine Society: "Cervical Stenosis & Myelopathy."
NHS Choices: "Causes of Cervical Spondylosis."
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