Can screening for degenerative cervical myelopathy (SCREEN-DCM) be effectively undertaken based on signs, symptoms and known risk factors? Rationale and research protocol for a prospective, multicentre, observational study

Can screening for degenerative cervical myelopathy (SCREEN-DCM) be effectively undertaken based on signs, symptoms and known risk factors? Rationale and research protocol for a prospective, multicentre, observational study

Introduction Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is the most common cause of spinal cord impairment. Unfortunately, the condition remains poorly recognised and underdiagnosed. To better identify patients, screening tests that target individuals at high risk would be helpful. One group in particul...

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Main Authors: Benjamin Davies, Mark Kotter, Granit Molliqaj, Enrico Tessitore, Karl Schaller, Teresa Somma, Aria Nouri, Renato Gondar, Joseph S Cheng, Paolo Cappabianca, Alexandre Lavé, Gianpaolo Jannelli, Allan Martin, Justin Virojanapa, Carmen L A Vleggeert-Lankamp, Valerie ter Wengel, Torstein Meling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2022-07-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/7/e060689.full
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