• 제목/요약/키워드: Neck Stiffness

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추나 요법을 적용한 경추 추간판 탈출증 척추 수술 실패 증후군 환자의 경과관찰 1례 (A Case Report on HIVD-Cervical Spine Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Applied Chuna Treatment)

  • 정시영;이진복
    • 척추신경추나의학회지
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    • 제6권1호
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    • pp.105-111
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    • 2011
  • Objects : This study was to report a clinical effect of Chuna Treatment for HIVD-cervical spine Failed Back Surgery Syndrome(FBSS) patient. Methods : In order to alleviate both arm tingling, numbness and neck stiffness, the patient was treated by acupuncture therapy, cervical traction technique of Chuna treatment and conservative managements. To evaluate the effect of the treatment, Recovery rate of Hirabayashi, Verbal Numerical Rating Scale(VNRS) and Neck Disability Index(NDI) score were used. Results : VNRS and NDI were improved and Recovery rate was 100%. Conclusions : Korean Treatment can be effectively used for a patient with HIVD-cervical spine FBSS patient. Further clinical studies are needed to verify the findings.

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A case report of "minor" trauma leading to a major disability: whiplash-associated dysphagia, dysphonia, and dysgeusia

  • Schattner, Ami;Glick, Yair
    • Journal of Trauma and Injury
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    • 제35권2호
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    • pp.115-117
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    • 2022
  • "Whiplash"-type injuries are commonly encountered and often cause neck pain, neck stiffness, and headaches. However, these injuries can have rare and poorly recognized complications, such as the development of a prevertebral hematoma leading to acute respiratory failure in the emergency department, followed by severe, life-threatening dysphagia and recurrent aspirations. In the patient described herein, a whiplash injury was accompanied by vocal cord paralysis and dysphonia (vagus nerve), dysgeusia (glossopharyngeal nerve, vagus nerve), and upper esophageal spasm (cricopharyngeal muscle, vagus nerve). It is unlikely that this was a complication of cervical fusion surgery. Instead, a combined stretch-induced lower cranial nerve injury, possibly on the exit of these nerves through the jugular foramen, seems to be a likely, but underappreciated mechanism occurring in rare instances of whiplash injuries.

Immediate Effects of Muscle Tension and Pain to Myofascial Release and Duoball Assisted Self-Relaxation Techniques in Patients Experiencing Chronic Cervical Pain

  • Kyeong Bae;Changho Song
    • Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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    • 제13권1호
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    • pp.124-133
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    • 2024
  • Objective: This study aims to investigate the immediate effects of myofascial release and Duoball assisted self-relaxation (DASR) techniques on pain and muscle tension in patients experiencing chronic cervical pain. Design: A randomized controlled trial. Methods: This study is a randomized controlled experimental study. Eighteen patients with chronic neck pain who met the selection criteria were randomly assigned to myofascial release group and myofascial release group using Duoball. Results: The frequency results for assessment muscle tension showed a decrease of about 10% in the suboccipital muscle, SCM, Pect m, UT, and LS in both the MFR and DASR groups, and the stiffness results showed a decrease in all muscles except the upper trapezius in the MFR group and the DASR group. All were found to decrease by about 10% in the suboccipital muscle, SCM, Pect m, UT, and LS, and the decrement results showed an increase of about 15% in the suboccipital muscle, SCM, Pect m, UT, and LS in both the MFR and DASR groups(p<0.05). Conclusions: In patients experiencing chronic neck pain, application of MFR and duoball assisted self relaxion was shown to be effective on pain and muscle tension. MFR is a non-pharmacological intervention method with few potential side effects and is considered a universal and easily applicable treatment method.

소아 심부 경부 농양에 대한 임상적 고찰 (Deep Neck Abscesses in Korean Children)

  • 이대형;김선미;이정현;김종현;허재균;강진한
    • Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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    • 제11권1호
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    • pp.81-89
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    • 2004
  • 목 적 : 소아 경부 농양은 항생제의 발달과 더불어 감소하는 질병으로 생각되었으나, 최근 발생 사례들이 다시 증가하고 있다. 이에 저자들은 10년간 경험한 소아 경부 농양 사례들의 발생양상, 임상경과, 항생제 감수성과 치료법을 분석하여 향후 이 질환에 대한 진단과 치료에 도움이 되고자 하였다. 방 법 : 1993년 1월부터 2003년 8월까지 가톨릭의대 성모자애병원, 성빈센트병원, 성가병원, 의정부 성모병원에서 세균배양검사, 경부 CT, 경부 초음파 검사를 통해 경부 농양으로 진단받은 16세 이하 94례의 소아를 대상으로 임상양상, 검사결과, 치료와 예후에 대한 후향적 자료 분석을 하였다. 결 과 : 1) 2000년부터 경부농양의 연간발생이 증가하였다. 2) 연령 분포는 생후 26일에서 15세(중간값 4세), 남녀비는 1 : 1.04이었다. 3) 임상양상은 발열 73.4%(n=69), 인후통 37.2%(n=35), 경구 섭취량 감소 34%(n=32), 목 주위 통증 27.7%(n=26), 연하통 20.2%(n=19)의 순이었다. 이외 에도 경부 운동 거부 6.4%(n=6), 두통 6.4%(n=6), 사경 4.3%(n=4), 천음 2.1%(n=2), 호흡곤란 2.1%(n=2)이 있었다. 4) 이학적 진찰 소견으로는 경부 종괴 67%(n=63), 인두염 46.8%(n=44), 편도염 36.2%(n=34), 경부 림프선종대 28.7%(n=27), 후인두벽 융기 24.5%(n=23)의 순이었으며 경부강직은 4.3%(n=4)에서 있었다. 5) 경부농양의 위치는 하악하 34%(n=32), 편도주위부 29.7%(n=28), 인두 후부 11.7%(n=11), 이하선내 7.4%(n=7), 인두 주위부 6.4%(n=6), 이외 두 곳 이상에서 발생한 경우가 10.8%(n=10)에서 있었다. 6) 33명의 환자 중 농양과 혈액 세균배양검사에서 총 35례의 균주가 동정되었다. S. aureus 34%(n=12), group A beta hemolytic streptococcus 28.64%(n=10), Viridans Streptococci 14.3%(n=5)의 순이었다. 대부분 그람 양성균으로 항생제 감수성 검사결과에서, vancomycin 96.4%, 3세대 cephalosporin에 88.9%, cephalothin에 86.4%, penicillin에 51.7%에서 감수성을 보였으며, 그람 음성군에서는 amikacin에 66.7%, 3세대 cephalosporin에 100% 감수성을 보였다. 7) 총 입원일은 $9.2{\pm}4.4$일이었으며, 총 항생제 투여기간은 $15.5{\pm}5.1$일, 이중 정맥 항생제 투여기간은 $8.8{\pm}4.3$일이었다. 8) 일차적으로 선택한 항생제로는 대부분 penicillin이나 1, 2세대 cephalosporin을 포함하고 있었으며, 이 중 일부에서는 증상의 호전이 없어 metronidazol이나 clindamycin을 대체 내지 추가하였다. 9) 치료는 항생제만을 사용한 경우 18.1%(n=17), 항생제와 함께 외과적 처치를 병용한 경우 81.9%(n=77)이었으며, 이 두 군간에 입원기간, 총 항생제 투여기간, 정맥 항생제 투여 기간에 유의한 차이는 없었다(P>0.05). 결 론 : 소아 경부 농양은 최근 들어 증가추세를 보이고 있으며, 그 임상양상도 과거와 다른 경향을 보인다. 조기진단이 가능해 짐에 따라 호흡곤란이나 천명과 같은 기도폐쇄 소견이 감소한데 반해 두통, 경부강직, 경부 운동 거부, 사경과 같은 두경부증상, 증후에서 이상 소견이 증가하고 있다. 원인균은 주로 그람양성균에 의한 경우가 대부분으로 이번 조사 결과 1세대 cephalosporin에 대해 높은 감수성을 보였으며, 임상적으로 안정화 되 있고 기도 폐쇄가 보이지 않는 환아에서 외과적 처치를 병용하는 것이 항생제 치료 기간 및 입원 기간 단축에 큰 영향을 미치지 않는 것으로 사료된다.

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Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome 환자의 치험례 -증례 보고- (Treatment of Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome Patient -A case report-)

  • 허후만;박상민;김용익;박욱
    • The Korean Journal of Pain
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    • 제11권1호
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    • pp.138-142
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    • 1998
  • Fibromyalgia syndrome is defined as a diffuse, aching musculoskeletal pain associated with multiple and discrete predictable tender points along with stiffness. A primary form associated without any disease is uncommon compared to the secondary diffuse fibrositis. We witnessed a case of a primary fibromyalgia syndrome. A 28-year-old woman was suffering from pain on posterior neck, right shoulder, upper back, left hand and arm for two years. She also complained of morning stiffness, fatigue, and headache. We treated her with stellate ganglion block with 0.25% bupivacaine, medication that included amitriptyline, TENS and superlizer. We also recommended aerobic exercise.

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치료적 초음파를 결합한 뻗침운동이 긴장성 두통 환자의 목주변 근육에 미치는 즉각적인 효과 (Immediate Effects of Combined Stretching Exercise and Therapeutic Ultrasound on the Muscles Around the Neck in Tension-type Headache Patients)

  • 허재원;박삼헌
    • 근관절건강학회지
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    • 제29권1호
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    • pp.11-17
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    • 2022
  • Purpose: This study aimed to provide objective and basic data for an effective treatment method by examining changes in the mechanical properties of muscles and the degree of tenderness when a combination of stretching exercise and ultrasound therapy is applied to patients with tension headaches. Methods: The participants were classified into two groups based on the intervention received: the therapeutic ultrasound combined with suboccipital stretching (n=15, experimental group) and infrared combined with suboccipital stretching (n=15, control group) groups. The intragroup differences in mechanical muscle properties and modified total tenderness score were compared and analyzed. Results: The comparison and analyses of the changes in muscle tone and stiffness revealed statistically significant intragroup decreases in the upper trapezius and suboccipitalis in the experimental group. Similarly, the comparison and analyses of the changes in muscle stiffness revealed statistically significant intragroup decreases in the upper trapezius in the control group. Conclusion: Therapeutic ultrasound combined with suboccipitalis stretching effectively increased the flexibility of the muscles around the cervical vertebrae and reduced muscle tension and stiffness in tension-type headache patients

경추성 두통 환자의 근육 특성과 자세 및 근활성도의 융복합적 분석 (An Convergence Analysis of Muscle Characteristics, Muscle Activity and Posture in Patients with Cervicogenic Headache)

  • 윤종혁
    • 디지털융복합연구
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    • 제19권6호
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    • pp.265-271
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    • 2021
  • 본 연구는 경추성 두통 환자의 진단 기준을 정립하고, 임상평가와 운동치료 시 효율적 방법 제공을 목적으로 경추성 두통환자들을 15명을 실험군으로 건강한 대상자 15명을 대조군으로 설정하여 그룹 간, 근육의 특성과 자세, 근활성도를 비교 분석하고, 실험군의 각 변수들 간 상관관계를 분석하였다. 연구결과 뒤통수밑근 경도와 위등세모근의 긴장도, 경도에서 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다p<.001). 자세 변화 비교에서는 목 기울기 각도와 첫 번째 등뼈 경사각이 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였으며p<.05), 목빗근의 근활성도 변화 비교에서도 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<.001). 실험군에서 근육의 특성, 자세, 목빗근의 근활성도 간 상관관계를 분석한 결과, 뒤통수밑근의 긴장도가 증가할수록 뒤통수밑근의 경도가 증가함을 나타내 양의 상관관계를 보였고(p<.001), 위등세모근의 긴장도가 증가할수록 위등세모근의 경도도 증가하여 양의 상관관계를 보였다(p<.001). 경추성 두통환자의 평가와 치료 시 본 연구의 결과를 참고한다면, 보다 효율적으로 접근할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다. 향후 연구를 발전시켜 더 많은 연구대상자들을 평가하고 차이를 비교하는 연구와 다양한 직업군을 대상으로 하는 연구들이 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

Clinical Manifestations of Eosinophilic Meningitis Due to Infection with Angiostrongylus cantonensis in Children

  • Sawanyawisuth, Kittisak;Chindaprasirt, Jarin;Senthong, Vichai;Limpawattana, Panita;Auvichayapat, Narong;Tassniyom, Sompon;Chotmongkol, Verajit;Maleewong, Wanchai;Intapan, Pewpan M.
    • Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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    • 제51권6호
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    • pp.735-738
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    • 2013
  • Eosinophilic meningitis, caused by the nematode Angiostrongylus cantonensis, is prevalent in northeastern Thailand, most commonly in adults. Data regarding clinical manifestations of this condition in children is limited and may be different those in adults. A chart review was done on 19 eosinophilic meningitis patients aged less than 15 years in Srinagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand. Clinical manifestations and outcomes were reported using descriptive statistics. All patients had presented with severe headache. Most patients were males, had fever, nausea or vomiting, stiffness of the neck, and a history of snail ingestion. Six patients had papilledema or cranial nerve palsies. It was shown that the clinical manifestations of eosinophilic meningitis due to A. cantonensis in children are different from those in adult patients. Fever, nausea, vomiting, hepatomegaly, neck stiffness, and cranial nerve palsies were all more common in children than in adults.

산업장 근로자들의 피로자각증상과 요통 (Industrial Fatigue and Low Back Pain of the Workers)

  • 김순례;문정순
    • 지역사회간호학회지
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    • 제7권2호
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    • pp.400-409
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    • 1996
  • To investigate industrial fatigue and low back pain, the questionaire survey for subjective symptoms of fatigue and low back pain was carried out among 591 male workers aged 20-55 employed in an automobile industry in Korea. Workers participated to this study were divided into low back pain group(LBP) and control group, according to the self-reports by written questionaires. The subjective sysptoms of fatigue comprised three groups of 10 items each, representing dullness and sleepiness(level of cerebral activation), difficulty in concentration(level of motivation) and bodily projection of fatigue. The resultant data were processed for $\chi^2-test$, t-test and a pearson's correlation coefficient to confirm the relationships. The results were as follows: 1. 30 items of fatigue subjective symptoms exeptone item, 'lack in perseverance', were directly associated with low back pain. 2. The percentage of fatigue complaint were sig nificantly higher in LBP group. 3. Of the 30 items of fatigue subjective symptoms, the highest percentage was accounted for 'eye strain'(27.9%), followed by 'whole body feels tired' and 'legs feel heavy'(22.9%), 'feel like lying'(21.4%), 'feel a pain in the low back'(18.7%), 'feel drowsy'(16.4%) and 'feel stiffness in the neck or the shoulders'(16.2%) in the order of sequence. 4. The average weighted score for the first group of fatigue items(dullness and sleepiness) was the largest among three groups and was followed by the second group(difficulty in concentration) and the third group(bodily projection of fatigue) in the order of sequence, suggesting the heavier shift work stress of the workers. 5. In the groups of the aged 30-40, work duration of 5-7yrs, heavy work amount and irregular work speed, significant high fatigue complaints were revealed in terms of eye strain, whole body feels tired, legs feel heavy, feel like lying, feel a pain in the low back and feel stiffness in the neck or the shoulders. 6. A significant negative correlations were shown between age, work duration and eleven subjective symptoms while positive reciprocal correlations were shown between eleven items with one another.

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은행원의 VDT작업에 따른 피로자각증상 (Industrial Fatigue due to Banking Operations with VDT)

  • 구정완;이승한
    • Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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    • 제24권3호
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    • pp.305-313
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    • 1991
  • In order to investigate industrial fatigue due to visual display terminal (VDT) work of banking operations the questionnaire survey for subjective symptoms of fatigue was carried out on 470 bank clerks who had been engaged in VDT work for various length of work hours. The questionnaires comprised three groups of 10 items each, representing dullness and sleepiness (level of cerebral activation), difficulty in concentration (level of motivation) and bodily projection of fatigue. The results were as follows : 1. Of the 30 items of questionnaires, the highest percentage was accounted for by 'eye strain' (51.5% ), followed by 'feel stiffness in the neck or the shoulders'(33.4%), 'feel a pain in the low back'(26.8%), 'whole body feels tired'(19.6%) and 'feel headache'(17.9%) in the order of sequence. 2. The average weighted score for the first group of questionnaire items (dullness and sleepiness) was the largest among three groups and was followed by 'the third cup (bodily projection of fatigue) and the second item group (difficulty in concentration) in the order of sequence, suggesting the heavier mental stress of VDT work in banking operations rather than physical burden. 3. In terms of the age and sex of workers, work duration and VDT work percentage, the difference in average weighted score was noted only between sex, the score of female being larger than that of male. 4. The complaint rates of subjective symptoms showed close associations with the subjective optimums of room temperature, ventilation, illumination and noise level. 5. The significant correlation was showed between age, work duration and item of 'whole body feels tired', between VDT work percentage and items of 'eye strain' and 'feel stiffness in the neck or shoulders' and between all items of subjective symptoms.

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