by Hannah Lin Surgical decompression is the primary treatment for degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM). For the majority of patients, surgery halts disease progression and aids functional recovery, however over 27% of patients do not experience meaningful functional improvement following surgery.…
It’s the time of year again when we at Myelopathy.org reach the end of our financial year and reflect on all we have achieved in the last 12 months and look forward to the year ahead. 2023-24 Highlights We have…
Surgical decompression is currently the only evidence-based treatment for patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM). For many patients, surgery halts disease progression, and for some there is even functional improvement. Once surgery has been agreed as the plan of treatment…
Welcome to the RECODE-DCM network! Myelopathy.org is leading the fight for people with Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (DCM), to build a world where people can live their lives free of the life-limiting impact of DCM and have a healthy, active, and independent future. The RECODE-DCM network is the…
This May marks a special occasion for us at Myelopathy.org as we celebrate our unofficial Myelopathy Awareness Month, dedicated to spreading the word about our mission and impact. Throughout this month, we invite you to join us in raising awareness.…
Although spinal cord compression (seen on MRI scans) is the dominant cause of degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM), spinal cord stress (pressure) and strain (stretch) during neck movement is also known to contribute to spinal cord damage. However, assessment of spinal…
Exciting news! We are delighted to announce we are creating a stationery collection to support myelopathy awareness. It not only raises funds for the cause, but also helps educate others about the condition. We’ll be using designs created by those…
The gut microbiota is composed by trillions of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and archaea that contribute to maintaining homeostasis in our bodies. It has been recognized as one of the key players in a number of pathological conditions, including spinal cord…
Each year Myelopathy.org picks the most significant and original research contribution that aligns with the RECODE-DCM Research Priorities. We had submissions from all over the world, but our independent experts were in unanimous agreement that the following study represented a…
Welcome to the New Year and a new thrilling season of our Myelopathy Matters podcast! Dive into Season Five, Episode One now available. Our debut podcast in December 2019 showcased Michelle, our former Director, and Ben, our dedicated podcast host.…