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Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy (CSM): Questionnaire

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* 1. Which of the following statements are true regarding the epidemiology and diagnosis of CSM (Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy)? Tick all that apply

CSM is present in 8% of patients with Parkinson’s Disease

Up to 5% of people over the age of 40 will have the condition

Average time to diagnosis is 1 year

Most CSM patients are initially diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

A positive Hoffman’s reflex is the most sensitive examination finding

CSM is present in 18% of patients presenting with a Neck of Femur Fracture

Radiological features of CSM are present in up to 60% of middle-aged adults

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* 2. Rank the following factors, if applicable, in order of prognostic significance for response to surgery

Age

N/A

Amount of Spinal Cord Compression

N/A

Level of Functional Disability

N/A

Obesity

N/A

Presence of Spinal Cord Hyperintensity on T2WI MRI

N/A

Presence of Walking Impairment

N/A

Time from diagnosis to operation

N/A

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* 3. Which of the following statements are true regarding the evidence base for CSM? (Tick all that apply)

There is no level one evidence for the efficacy of surgical decompression in CSM

Anterior surgical approaches are superior to posterior surgical approaches for single level disease

NICE Clinical Guidelines advise physiotherapy for the management of mild CSM

International Guidelines for the management of CSM advise surgery for progressive disease

There is no evidence that early surgery for acute central cord syndrome without instability is of benefit

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* 4. What is your speciality?

Neurology

Neurosurgery

Other (please specify)

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