Cervical Spine Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings in Hirayama Disease

Abstract

BackgroundHirayama disease is an uncommon type of cervical cord myelopathy seen typically in young males due to trauma from flexion movements. This study aims to assess the clinical presentations and classify the extent of various cervical spine MRI findings for the local population. MethodologyA retrospective study of 13 patients diagnosed with Hirayama disease on cervical MRI was performed from