Health Condition 1: M501- Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy Health Condition 2: M472- Other spondylosis with radiculopathy
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Pain in the nape of the neck (in the area of trapezius). Radiating pain to the upper limbs. Numbness and weakness in arms, hands and fingers. Muscle spasms in neck and shoulders. Osteophyte formation. Lhermitteâ??s sign and Spurlingâ??s test - Positive. Shoulder abduction pain relief sign - Positive.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Cervical rib Recent Trauma Ankylosing Spondylitis Malignancy Pregnancy and Lactation Cardiac disease Fracture Potts spine Carpal tunnel syndrome
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction of pain,Improvement in range of movements, stiffness are assessed by using -Neck Disability IndexTimepoint: 36 days | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparing the clinical symptoms and physical examinations before and after treatment.Timepoint: 36 days | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Government siddha medical College, Arumbakkam, Chennai