Musculoskeletal Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Denneroll extension traction+ mutlimodal program
Sponsors
Ibrahim Moustafa Moustafa
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 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
Exclusion criteria: 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.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| disability measured using the valid and reliable neck disability index | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| cervical sagittal alignment, and the neurophysiological findings (latency and peak-to-peak amplitude of DSSEPs) in addition to central somatosensory evoked potential N13-N20. | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Public ContactAliaa;shimaa Diab;taha
Assistant professor - Basic science departmen,Faculty of Physical therapy, Cairo University;Assistant lecturer - Basic science departmen,Faculty of Physical therapy, Cairo University
Outcome results
None listed