Hypotheses: Decompressive surgery of cervical myelopathy will improve bladder function. Decompressive surgery of cervical myelopathy will improve sexual function.
The investigators will enroll consecutive cohort with cervical myelopathy who are scheduled to take surgical decompression of cervical spinal cord, aged between 25 and 65. The exams for the patients include followings * JOA (Japanese Orthopaedic Association) Scores for cervical myelopathy * VAS (Visual Analog Scale) pain score * IPSS (International Prostate Symptom Score) and IIEF (International Index of Erectile Function) in male patients * FSFI (Female Sexual Function Index) and UDI (Urinary Distress Inventory) in female patients * Bladder compliance, Detrusor leak point pressure, Peak detrusor pressure * Rigidity activity unit of penis
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
76
St. Vincent's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea
Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
JOA (Japanese Orthopaedic Association) Scores for cervical myelopathy
This score will provide patients' conditions at a glance.
Time frame: 6 months after surgery
Bladder compliance
This will be provided by urodynamic study, and will show the intactness of Guarding reflex from upper spinal cord tract.
Time frame: 6 months after surgery
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