Compressive myelopathy at the C6-C7 level due to disc protrussion<unk>  develops when the spinal<unk>  is compressed by bone fragments from a vertebral fracture, a tumor, abscess, ruptured intervertebral disc or other lesion. It is regarded as a medical emergency independent of its cause, and requires swift diagnosis and treatment to prevent long-term disability due to irreversible spinal<unk>  injury.
Spinal cord compression
Central nervous system fatigue
Spinal epidural hematoma
Spinal tumor
Spinal disc herniation
Neurogenic inflammation
Spinal stenosis
Spinal disease