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What does "spinal cord signal is normal with no evidence of myelopathy", mean?

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Dr. Ilene Ruhoy answered

Specializes in Neurology

Normal image: The spinal cord looks normal on imaging with nothing to suggest pathology of the spinal cord (inflammatory, traumatic, vascular, etc.) as a cause for any neurological deficit.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/22/2019

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A member asked:

What does "spinal cord signal is normal with no evidence of myelopathy", mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ilene Ruhoy answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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