Return to Work After Surgery for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: Prospective Data From a Swedish Nationwide Cohort of 789 Patients

75% of the patients surgically treated for DCM returned to work within 1 year. Higher age, physically demanding work, higher Neck Disability Index Score, and full-time sickness benefits were all associated with a decreased likelihood of RTW. Recognizing these risk factors can help identify patients who may benefit from additional physical therapy, behavioral interventions, counseling, or work-place adjustments to support RTW.