Cervical Spondylotic Amyotrophy
Conditions
Interventions
proximal CSA patients:operation
distal CSA patients:operation
normal control:non-operation
Sponsors
Huashan Hospital, Fudan University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The criteria for CSA diagnosis: (1) the presence of cervical spondylosis supported by radiological evidence; (2) unilateral or bilateral severe muscle atrophy of the upper extremities; (3) mild or no sensory deficit in the upper extremities; (4) normal sensation and motor function of the lower extremities, without gait disturbance; (5) minimal or no radiative pain of the upper limbs.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) history of syringomyelia or spinal cord tumour; (2) other focal or multifocal neuropathy; (3) brachial plexus injury; (4) congenital muscular dystrophy; (5) Hirayama disease; (6) primary or concomitant neuromuscular junction diseases; (7) concomitant trauma, inflammation or infection.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| MUNIX;handgrips;MMT; | — |
Contacts
Public ContactZheng Chaojun
Huashan Hospital, Fudan University
Outcome results
None listed