Quantitative assessment of postural stability in individuals with degenerative cervical myelopathy compared with healthy controls

Patients with DCM showed substantial balance impairment compared with healthy controls, with COP parameters and Brief-BESTest scores correlating well with mJOA scores, highlighting their utility in balance assessment. Moderate associations between CSA and balance suggest that structural MRI changes are relevant to postural stability in DCM. Future research could enhance balance assessment by integrating additional objective tools, such as motion analysis, providing a more comprehensive understanding of the effects of DCM on postural control.