Publications by authors named "Raj Arakal"
Study Design: This is a prospective cohort study.
Objective: To evaluate the effect of cervical decompression surgery on the biomechanics of the spine and lower extremities in cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) patients and compare with asymptomatic controls.
Summary Of Background Data: Difficulties with balance and gait are one of the most common manifestations of CSM.
Functional Balance Testing in Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy Patients.
Spine (Phila Pa 1976)
January 2019
Study Design: A prospective cohort study.
Objective: The aim of this study was to quantify the amount of sway associated with maintaining a balanced posture in a group of untreated cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) patients.
Summary Of Background Data: Balance is defined as the ability of the human body to maintain its center of mass (COM) within the base of support with minimal postural sway.
Article Synopsis
- Patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) generally experience progressive neurological decline, leading to issues like hand clumsiness and gait disturbances, particularly a stiff, spastic gait.
- The study analyzed the gait cycle in 28 CSM patients scheduled for surgery compared to 30 healthy controls, focusing on spinal and leg movement patterns.
- Results indicated that CSM patients have altered pelvic and spinal angles, reduced range of motion, slower walking speed, and other gait differences compared to healthy individuals, highlighting significant physical changes before surgical intervention.