Diagnosis of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Imaging and Theranostics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2025) | Viewed by 320
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (DCM) is a progressive subacute to chronic spinal cord injury caused by narrowing of the cervical canal with static and dynamic cord compression. The range of symptoms includes loss of dexterity, imbalance, frequent falls, and chronic pain. Despite potentially affecting 1 in 50 adults, DCM remains underdiagnosed, with less than 1 in 10 receiving a proper diagnosis at present. Currently, surgical intervention is the primary treatment option; however, outcomes often result in incomplete recovery. Many patients experience ongoing dependence, unemployment, and endure life-long disabilities, culminating in some of the lowest quality of life scores among chronic diseases. This underscores the critical need for research that can foster better outcomes.
Significant progress in imaging methods, such as artificial intelligence, has been recently reported. These advancements are the object of major research to extract as much information as possible from the available imaging data. This Special Issue is dedicated to enhancing the diagnosis of DCM by acquiring, discussing, distributing, and promoting evidence-based information. The focus of this issue is to compile the most recent evidence on advanced and innovative imaging approaches aimed at diagnosis, staging, or providing guidance for the treatment of DCM. We welcome manuscripts that describe these innovations and their applications. We are calling for submissions of original articles, reviews, technical notes, and images that cover all diagnostic aspects of DCM, and we encourage submissions that utilize any form of imaging.
I eagerly anticipate receiving insightful contributions and am excited to see how your research will help shape the future of DCM diagnosis.
Dr. Xiaoyu Yang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- degenerative cervical myelopathy
- magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- computed tomography (CT)
- positron emission tomography (PET)
- radiological diagnosis
- artificial intelligence
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