Surfer's myelopathy: a rare presentation in a non-surfing setting and review of the literature.

Background: Surfers myelopathy can be a rapidly devastating disease and little is known surrounding the pathophysiology of the condition. Although the classical pattern of illness has been well reported, it has never been observed in a non-surfing setting.

Methods: A 51-year-old demolition worker presented with acute non-traumatic myelopathy.