Title: Diaphragmatic paralysis caused by cervical spondylosis. Case report. Author: Hayashi H, Kihara S, Hoshimaru M, Hashimoto N. Journal: J Neurosurg Spine; 2005 May; 2(5):604-7. PubMed ID: 15945437. Abstract: The authors describe a rare case of diaphragmatic paralysis caused by cervical spondylosis. A 64-year-old man presented with dyspnea as well as cervical radicular pain and left-sided upper-extremity motor weakness. Chest radiography revealed elevation of both sides of the diaphragm. All symptoms were ameliorated immediately after cervical laminoplasty, and spirometry revealed improvement of ventilatory function 6 months after surgery. Cervical spondylosis should be considered a factor that can cause respiratory dysfunction.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]
