What Is a Myelopathy?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
1. Types
The spine has three levels. The cervical spine is located in the neck, the lumbar spine is located in the lower back, and the thoracic spine is the level between them in the area of the trunk. The level where the cord compression occurs determines the type of myelopathy.
Myelopathy can also be chronic or acute in nature. Chronic myelopathy develops over time, usually due to degenerative processes associated with aging. Acute myelopathy occurs suddenly.
