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Cervical Myelopathy

Cervical myelopathy results in tingling and numbless of the upper limbs and unsteadiness of gait.

Causes include cervical spondylosis (osteoarthritis of the cervical spine), cervical dosc prolapse and less commonly other degenerative conditions.

The treatment is aimed at decompressing the spinal cord. This is done by surgery which is the lift or take away the posterior part of the vertebrae otherwise known as laminoplasty or laminectomy.

Cervical disc prolapse can be treated by anterior discectomy and fusion or disc replacement.

Location Information

Contact Details

Phone (04) 385 5999 ext 6363
Fax (04) 385 5809

Street Address

Neurosurgical Department
Level M
Clinical Services Block
Wellington Hospital
Riddiford Street
Newtown
Wellington South 6021

Postal Address

Neurosurgical Department
Wellington Hospital
Private Bag 7902
Wellington South 6021

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