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The patient was operated by me
17-September-2003 for PCD C5-6 for severe compression of the spinal cord
causing severe weak both upper limbs . The patient had severe
myelopathic syndrome and she improved partially for her left upper
limb. Her right upper limb and both lower limbs became worse and the
right lower limb was almost drop. She is in wheelchair. MRI showing
moderate disc at C4-5 and still hanging calcification at C5-6
with compression of the spinal cord at D2-3 and D3-4. The major
compression was at D9-10 and LCS L4-5 for what she was operated at
the same setting. Decompression of D9 and 10 and L4 and 5 with
foraminotomy of both L5 roots was done.
The next day the patient could
walk and the weak right foot regained power. It was explained to the
patient that, she still have two sites, one at the D2-3 level and
the C4-5 and C5-6 levels could be considered for surgery. This
decision will be taken after three months according to her clinical
status at that time.
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