Flexion-extension MRI reveals occult spondylotic compression in cervical myelopathies, suggesting earlier treatment may reduce misdiagnosis.
Flexion-extension MRI is a cost-effective, accessible technique that can reveal occult CSM or provide clarity when the diagnosis is uncertain, and its use may reduce misdiagnosis and allow earlier treatment of unrecognized CSM.
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