Priorities were analyzed as the modal first priority and mean ranking. They were also asked to rank the established recovery domains (arm and hand function, walking, upper body/trunk function, sexual function, elimination of pain, sensation and bladder/bowel function) in order of priority. Individuals were asked about their disease characteristics, including limb pain (visual analogue scale) and functional disability (patient-derived modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association score).

A cross-sectional survey was advertised via a DCM charity () and Google AdWords. Material and Methods: Functional domains were established as part of qualitative interviews and a consensus process. The present study therefore aimed at establishing relevant functional domains and recovery priorities for DCM sufferers. Individuals with DCM suffer among the lowest quality of life scores of all chronic diseases, yet their suffering is poorly understood. While this is able to stop disease progression, recovery after surgery often remains incomplete and many patients are left with life-long disability. At present the only treatment available is surgical decompression. Introduction: Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is a very common and disabling condition caused by chronic compression of the cervical spinal cord from surrounding degenerative changes of the spine.

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