Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs MyelopathyUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewMyelopathy is a nervous system disorder that affects the spinal cord. It can be caused by a nervous system disease, tumors in the spinal cord, or compression of the spinal cord.SymptomsSymptoms vary but might include trouble walking, numbness, and weakness. TreatmentsTreatment depends on the cause and may involve surgery. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use