ordosis, Disc Herniation and Cervical Radiculopathy
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
- Registration Number
- PACTR201604001574574
- Lead Sponsor
- Ibrahim Moustafa Moustafa
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Subjects were included if
the AHT distance was more than 15.
their ARA was less than 25° .
they had a unilateral C7 discogenic radiculopthy .
C7 dermatomal numbness.
current continuous or intermittent pain or discomfort which had persisted for more than 3 months.
radiation of arm pain in the representative dermatomal areas for C7.
diminished deep tendon reflexes in the affected arm.
the four positive examination findings (Spurling test, upper limb tension test, cervical distraction test, and less than 60° cervical rotation towards the symptomatic side).
side to side amplitude differences of 50% or more in dermatomal somatosensory evoked potentials.
duration of symptoms more than 3 months.
Exclusion criteria included
the presence of any signs or symptoms of medical red flags (e.g., tumor, fracture, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and prolonged steroid use).
A history of previous cervical or thoracic spine surgery.
signs or symptoms of upper motor neuron disease.
vestibulobasilar insufficiency. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
bilateral upper extremity radicular symptoms.
pregnant woman.
inability to tolerate cervical flexion or extension position.
the complete loss of sensation along the involved nerve root.
intractable pain.
myelopathy.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method disability measured using the valid and reliable neck disability index
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method cervical sagittal alignment, and the neurophysiological findings (latency and peak-to-peak amplitude of DSSEPs) in addition to central somatosensory evoked potential N13-N20.