Patient's question:
Right hand feels abnormal, onset for 6 years, thoracic scoliosis. Test results: cervical MRI suggests: spinal cord cavitation. Past treatment history and effectiveness: no treatment has been administered. What kind of help is needed: How to treat spinal cord cavitation for better results?Doctor's answer:
This disease is a chronic progressive spinal cord degenerative disease, primarily located in the spinal cord, characterized by segmental combined sensory deficits, muscle atrophy and nutritional disturbances in the controlled areas of affected segments. The disease progresses slowly, and there is currently no specific treatment. Symptomatic treatments such as B vitamins, ATP, coenzyme A, and creatinine are administered. Painful patients are given analgesics, and preventive measures are taken to avoid work-related injuries, burns, etc. In cases of significant spinal canal obstruction with large cavities, upper cervical laminectomy and drainage surgery can be performed.