Atypical cervical spondylotic radiculopathy resulting in a hypertensive emergency during cervical extension: A case report and review of literature

BACKGROUND Extensive research revealed the absence of reports documenting hypertensive emergencies precipitated by changes in the cervical spine posture.CASE SUMMARY We here present a 57-year-old woman diagnosed as having cervical spondylotic radiculopathy(CSR)who was scheduled for anterior cervical decompression and fusion.During post-anesthetic positioning,a sudden hypertensive surge was observed when the patient was in a supine position with the neck being slightly extended.This surge was promptly reversed through cervical flexion and head elevation.This event however required an alternate surgical approach for recovery—posterior laminoplasty and endoscopy-assisted nucleus pulposus removal.Following the 6-month outpatient follow-up period,cervical flexion and extension activities substantially improved in the patient without any episodes of increase in acute blood pressure.CONCLUSION Maintaining a safe hypotensive posture and performing rapid,thorough deco-mpression surgery may serve as effective interventions for patients presenting symptoms similar to those of CSR accompanied by hypertensive emergencies(HE).This would mitigate the underlying causes of these HEs.

Keyhole Foraminotomy via a Percutaneous Posterior Full-endoscopic Approach for Cervical Radiculopathy:An Advanced Procedure and Clinical Study

Endoscopic cervical foraminotomy is increasingly used for cervical spondylotic radiculopathy(CSR),but there is great concern about radiation exposure because of the heavy dependence of this surgical method on fluoroscopy.The objective of this study was to introduce in detail an advanced surgical technique of keyhole foraminotomy via a percutaneous posterior full-endoscopic approach as a treatment for CSR and investigate its clinical outcomes.We retrospectively reviewed 33 consecutive patients with CSR who underwent keyhole foraminotomy via a percutaneous posterior full-endoscopic approach from October 2015 to April 2017.The patients’general characteristics,including operative time,blood loss,hospital stay,complications,and recurrence,were obtained.Clinical outcomes were evaluated using the visual analogue scale(VAS)for radicular pain,the neck disability index(NDI)for functional assessment,and the modified MacNab criteria for patient satisfaction.All operations were successfully performed(mean operation time,62 min),with no measurable blood loss or severe related complications.The mean follow-up was 25 months.The VAS and NDI scores were significantly improved as compared with those in the preoperative period(preoperative vs.final follow-up:7.6±1.6 vs.3.83±7.34 for VAS,P<0.01;69.5%±10.5%vs.17.54%±13.40%for NDI,P<0.01).Of the 33 patients,32(97.0%)had good-to-excellent global outcomes and all patients obtained symptomatic improvement.In conclusion,keyhole foraminotomy via a percutaneous posterior full-endoscopic approach is an efficient,safe,and feasible procedure for the treatment of CSR.Its simplified single-step blunt incision for localization appears to decrease radiation exposure risks.

Anterior Discectomy and Fusion versus Posterior Foraminotomy in Treatment of Cervical Radiculopathy: A Comparative Prospective Study

Introduction: Cervical radiculopathy is caused by either cervical disc herniation or bone spurs due to cervical spine degeneration. It is common in middle aged and elderly patients. Those patients who are refractory to conservative treatment are candidates for surgical management. The surgical approaches for cervical radiculopathy are either anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) or posterior cervical foraminotomy (PCF). In spite of many reports on ACDF and PCF, only a few studies directly compare the outcomes of both techniques. Purpose: To compare anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with posterior cervical foraminotomy (PCF) for the treatment of cervical radiculopathy, regarding the surgical, clinical and radiological outcomes. Patient and methods: This is a prospective randomized controlled clinical study carried on 44 patients with unilateral cervical radiculopathy. They are divided into 2 groups;group (A) included 23 patients who underwent ACDF and group (B) included 21 patients who underwent PCF, with 1 year follow up. The patient age, sex, clinical manifestations, surgical outcomes as number of cervical level, operative time, blood loss, complications and length of hospital stay were recorded. Visual analogus scale (VAS) and neck disability index (NDI) were used for evaluation of clinical outcomes. Postoperative imaging was done after 1 year to detect instability or adjacent level degeneration. Chi-square and unpaired T-test were used to compare the mean values of both groups. Results: The mean age was nearly 45 years for both groups. C5-6 ACDF was the most common level in group (A), while C6-7 PCF was the most frequent operated level in group (B). PCF group had less operative time, blood loss and length of hospital stay than ACDF group. Clinical improvement of the mean values of VAS and NDI were more pronounced in PCF group as compared to ACDF group with statistically significant difference. No cases of cervical instability were recorded during the period of follow up. Conclusion: Posterior cervical foraminotomy is a safe and effective technique for the treatment of cervical radiculopathy as compared to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. PCF has a shorter operative time, less hospital stay and better clinical outcome.

Analysis of Pain Scores and Rehabilitation of Patients with Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy Receiving Massage Combined with Traction and Ultrashort Wave

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the pain scores and rehabilitation of patientis with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy receiving massage therapy combined with traction and ultrashort wave therapy. METHODS: A total of 84 patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy treated in 105 Hospital of People's Liberation Army from June 2014 to June 2017 were included and divided into study group and control group according to different treatment regimens. A total of 42 patients in the study group was treated with cervical traction, ultrashort wave and massage therapy at the same time, whereas the other 42 patients in the control group were only treated with cervical traction and ultrashort wave. Comparison of the clinical efficacy and adverse reactions of the 2 groups was made and the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores before and after treatment were observed to assess the patient's pain. Comparison of rehabilitation in the 2 groups was made by applying the Clinical Assessment Scale for Cervical Spondylosis (CASCS). RESULTS: After comparing the therapeutic effect between the study group and the control group, it showed that the total effective rate (90.48%) in the study group was significantly higher than that in the control group (73.81%), the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). By comparing the incidence of adverse reactions in the study group and the control group, results showed that the incidence of adverse reactions such as nausea, palpitations, vomiting, sweating, dizziness and colorless complexion in the study group (9.52%) was significantly lower than that in the control group (21.43%), the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). After the treatment, the VAS pain scores of the study group and the control group were both significantly improved (P < 0.05), but the improvement of the patients in the study group was more significantly (P < 0.05), and the difference was statistically significant. After treatment, the CASCS scores of the patients in the study group and the control group were significantly improved (P < 0.05), but the improvement of the study group was more (P < 0.05), and there was statistically significant difference. CONCLUSION: The combination of massage, traction and ultrashort wave therapy can significantly reduce the pain and reduce the incidence of adverse reactions in patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy, which is of great clinical significance to the rehabilitation of patients.

Lumbar Facet Cyst Causing S1 Radiculopathy with Concomittent Acute on Chronic Cervical Prolapse Intervertebral Disc, a Rare Case Report

Tandem spinal stenosis is described as concurrent symptomatic cervical and lumbar spinal stenosis. The clinical presentation includes neurogenic claudication, gait disturbance, myelopathy and polyradicuopathy in both upper and lower limbs. A 43-year-old female presented with predominant low back pain with right S1 radiculopathy leading to diagnosis of synovial facet cyst of lumbar spine. She was managed surgically after medical treatment failed. After 1 week post operatively, she presented with severe neck pain with left radiculopathy. MRI revealed acute on chronic cervical prolapsed intervertebral disc, cervical decompression surgery proceeded. Post operative improvement was noted on follow up. We report a case of tandem spinal stenosis, which both of the pathologies were managed with endoscopic approach.

DIAGNOSTIC VALUE OF NERVE ROOT STIMULATION METHOD IN CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY

By means of cervical nerve root stimulation(CRS) method, the amplitudes and latencies of compound motor action potential(CMAP) of brachial biceps and brachial triceps muscles in 41 patients with clinical symptoms and signs of cervical radiculopathy were observed. The amplitudes of CMAPs on the affected side in the patients were obviously lower than on the healthy side and control group, latencies of CMAPs on the affected side were also significantly prolonged. The results showed that CRS was a sensitive method for making a direct determination of proximal nerve roit cinductiin function, and a good aid for diagnosing cervical radiculopathy.

Advances in modern Chinese medicine treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy

Objective: On the basis of a brief description of the current research status of modern Chinese medicine on the name, etiology, pathogenesis and classification of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy, this paper summarizes the research progress of modern Chinese medicine treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy from the perspective of modern Chinese medicine treatment. This article mainly summarizes the following aspects: modern Chinese medicine for internal and external use;Chinese medicine acupuncture with filiform needle, electro-acupuncture and warm moxibustion;Chinese medicine massage and acupoint therapy;moxibustion, cupping, scraping and other comprehensive treatment;and Chinese medicine comprehensive therapy. The purpose of this article is to provide references for modern Chinese medicine treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy.

Evaluation of the quality of randomized controlled trials on exercise for cervical radiculopathy

Objective:To review and evaluate the quality of the randomized controlled trials of exercise for the treatment of cervical radiculopathy with the present internationally recognized CONSORT statement, which provides reference and basis for the improvement of clinical research on exercise for intervening cervical radiculopathy in the future.Methods: A computer-based search of large domestic databases, including CNKI, Wanfang database and VIP database screened out literature that meet the requirements and used CONSORT statement for quality assessment.Results: According to the prescribed inclusion and exclusion criteria, 30 articles were retrieved in accordance with the standard. No literature was referred to the randomized controlled trial, 2 documents clearly defined the type of test design, 1 documents carried out the calculation of sample size, 13 documents clearly randomly assigned, 1 literature implemented the blind method, in the 7 literature, baseline information was shown in tabular form, and no reference was made to trial registration, trial protocol and funding.Conclusion:There are some aspects of randomized controlled trials on exercise for the treatment of cervical radiculopathy. However, there are some aspects that need to be improved. In the future randomized controlled trial report, the CONSORT statement should be highly valued and carefully considered to improve the accuracy and credibility of the research.

Minimally Invasive Widening of the Facet Joints in Cervical Radiculopathy by Modified Needles： Technical Report

Surgical treatment and ESI （epidural steroid injection） are widely used forms of treatment for cervical radiculopathy but they are controversial and burdensome for patients. To relief pain fast without side effects, we devised a new minimally invasive treatment method that widens the facet joints to decompress nerve roots and release the muscle spasm in cervical radiculopathy with acupuncture needles with blunt tip and mini-scalpel, and named it modified acupuncture procedure. MAP （Modified acupuncture procedure） was administered for 37 patients （mean age = 53.1 years, follow-up = 14.2 months） with cervical radiculopathy who did not recover from 4 weeks of nonsurgical treatment. We analyzed clinical outcomes of patients before and after the procedure through VAS （Visual Analogue Scale） and NDI （Neck Disability Index）. On average, patients received 1.4 MAP （modified acupuncture procedures）. The VAS score difference on the day after procedure and at 1 year follow-up was 36.8 ± 26.5 （from 60.1 ± 25.3 at the baseline to 25.3 ± 17.8 at the reading） （P 〈 0.01） and 31.0 ± 30.4 （29.0 ± 21.8 at the reading） respectively. The NDI value dropped by 19.9 ± 18.3 （from 37.2 ± 19.7 at the baseline to 17.2 ± 15.0 at the reading） （P〈 0.01） on 1 year follow up. MAP was found to have clinical efficacy for cervical radiculopathy.

旋提手法治疗神经根型颈椎病的应力及椎间孔形态学特征:三维有限元分析

背景:颈椎旋提手法治疗神经根型颈椎病的临床疗效确切,安全性较好,已广泛应用于临床中,但其对各节段颈椎椎体、椎间盘的生物力学及椎间孔面积的影响尚未系统阐明。目的:基于三维有限元分析技术开展相关研究,为旋提手法治疗神经根型颈椎病的效应机制提供数字化证据。方法:选择1例颈背部无异常疾患的志愿者,将其颈椎旋转至生理极限体位状态下的CT影像资料作为有限元模型材料。分别通过Mimics19.0、Geomagic Studio 2013、Hypermash 14.0及ANSYS Workbench 2020 R2软件完成对有限元模型的初步构建,基于文献完成颈椎各组织结构的弹性模量、弹性系数赋值,基于团队前期工作基础在模型上加载旋提手法的力学工况,分析颈椎旋提手法对C3-T1节段各椎体、椎间盘的力学参数及其对颈椎旋颈对侧椎间孔面积的影响。结果与结论:(1)旋提手法实施时,骨性结构的应力明显高于椎间盘等软组织;(2)手法操作时各颈椎椎体顶部椎板处应力高,底部椎板处应力低,关节突关节处及横突处应力较低;而各椎间盘顶部髓核处应力较低,底部与椎板连接处应力较高,但椎间盘应力最高点在顶部外侧纤维环处;(3)另外,加载提扳力后较之加载前,C6/C7节段椎间孔投影面积明显增大;(4)提示旋提手法操作具有改变颈椎本身应力结构的力学特征,并能扩大患者旋颈对侧的C6/7椎间孔面积,实现治疗神经根型颈椎病的目的。

银质针联合循经走罐法在神经根型颈椎病患者中医护理中的应用

目的探讨银质针联合循经走罐法在神经根型颈椎病(CSR)患者中医护理中的应用效果。方法选取2022年3月至2024年2月三门峡武强中医院收治的108例CSR患者,采用随机数字表按1∶1∶1比例分为对照1组、对照2组、联合组,各36例。均实施常规基础护理,在此基础上对照1组给予银质针中医护理,对照2组给予循经走罐法中医护理,联合组给予银质针联合循经走罐法中医护理,护理观察4周。比较三组疼痛视觉模拟法(VAS)评分、颈椎活动度、病情变化程度[颈椎病临床评价量表(CASCS)、颈椎功能障碍指数(NDI)]、不良反应。结果干预2周、4周后,联合组VAS评分低于对照1组、对照2组(P<0.05);干预4周后,联合组颈椎前屈、后伸、左旋、右旋活动度高于对照1组、对照2组(P<0.05);干预4周后,联合组CASCS评分高于对照1组、对照2组,NDI评分低于对照1组、对照2组(P<0.05);联合组不良反应发生率13.89%与对照1组8.33%、对照2组11.11%比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论银质针联合循经走罐法干预能显著改善CSR患者的疼痛程度和颈椎活动度,促进病情恢复,安全性较高。

梅花针组穴叩刺法联合定点旋转复位法治疗神经根型颈椎病的临床研究

目的分析梅花针组穴叩刺法联合定点旋转复位法治疗神经根型颈椎病的效果及对患者疼痛、肌电图的影响。方法选取河南省洛阳正骨医院2021年4月至2024年4月103例神经根型颈椎病患者临床资料,按治疗方案分组,其中行旋转复位法治疗的34例为复位组,行梅花针组穴叩刺法治疗的34例为叩刺组,行旋转复位联合梅花针组穴叩刺治疗的35例为联合组。对比三组治疗效果、疾病相关评分[颈椎功能障碍指数(NDI)、颈椎病临床评价量表(CASCS)、视觉模拟评分法(VAS)评分]、肌电图指标、颈椎活动度。结果治疗4周后联合组治愈率为80.00%,高于复位组52.94%、叩刺组55.88%(P<0.05);治疗4周后联合组NDI、VAS评分低于复位组、叩刺组,CASCS评分高于复位组、叩刺组(P<0.05);治疗4周后联合组正中神经、腋神经的潜伏期均低于复位组、叩刺组,运动传导速度均高于复位组、叩刺组(P<0.05);治疗4周后颈椎侧屈、前屈、后伸活动度高于复位组、叩刺组(P<0.05)。结论神经根型颈椎病经梅花针组穴叩刺联合定点旋转复位治疗可提高治愈率,纠正颈椎功能,恢复颈椎活动度,改善神经传导功能,提高神经运动传导速度。

颈椎间盘膨、突出症CT影像与CR影像分析

目的: 通过CT与CR检查分析,进一步提高对颈椎间盘膨、突出症的影像认识。材料与方法 : 100例患者均行CT与CR检查,个别病例行CTM检查。结果 因颈椎间隙通常比胸腰椎间隙窄,CT扫描受扫描层数的限制,致使颈椎间盘显示不够完全,但CR摄影是比较简便的方法,而且是有价值的诊断方法。结论: 对CT与CR两种影像检查方法进行分析,能够加深对颈椎间盘膨、突出症的影像认识,并结合临床症状、病史,做出准确的诊断。

痹证颗粒联合西医基础疗法治疗神经根型颈椎病肝肾不足、痰湿交阻证临床研究

目的观察痹证颗粒联合基础疗法治疗神经根型颈椎病肝肾不足、痰湿交阻证的临床疗效及安全性。方法选取神经根型颈椎病患者108例,采用随机数字表法分为痹证颗粒组、颈复康颗粒组、痹证颗粒安慰剂组各36例。3组均进行基础疗法治疗(口服甲钴胺片0.5mg,每日3次;颈椎间歇牵引,每次15min,每日1次),痹证颗粒组服用痹证颗粒,颈复康颗粒组服用颈复康颗粒,痹证颗粒安慰剂组服用痹证颗粒安慰剂,饭后冲服,每日2次。3组均连续治疗2周,于治疗后4、12周随访。于治疗前后及治疗后4、12周分别记录3组患者视觉模拟评分法(VAS)、颈椎功能障碍指数(NDI)、健康调查简表(SF-36)评分。记录3组治疗过程中及随访期间不良反应。结果痹证颗粒组脱落3例,颈复康颗粒组脱落3例,痹证颗粒安慰剂组脱落1例。与本组治疗前比较,3组患者治疗后及随访各时间点VAS评分、NDI评分、SF-36评分差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后12周,痹证颗粒组和颈复康颗粒组VAS评分、NDI评分均低于痹证颗粒安慰剂组,但痹证颗粒组与颈复康颗粒组VAS评分、NDI评分比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。治疗后12周,痹证颗粒组SF-36评分高于痹证颗粒安慰剂组,但痹证颗粒组与颈复康颗粒组SF-36评分比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。痹证颗粒组总有效率优于颈复康颗粒组和痹证颗粒安慰剂组(P<0.05)。3组患者不良反应发生率比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),3组均未出现严重不良事件。结论痹证颗粒联合基础疗法治疗在改善神经根型颈椎病肝肾不足、痰湿交阻证患者疼痛、恢复颈椎功能障碍、提高生活质量方面疗效显著,具有较好的安全性。

郑氏手法结合针刺治疗中老年神经根型颈椎病对其颈椎生理曲度影响的临床观察

目的观察郑氏手法结合针刺治疗中老年神经根型颈椎病的临床疗效及对其颈椎生理曲度的影响。方法将该院2021年6月—2022年5月收治的63例符合神经根型颈椎病急性期诊断标准的患者分为治疗组和对照组,其中治疗组在治疗中脱离2例,完成治疗30例,对照组在治疗中脱离1例,完成治疗30例。治疗组采用郑氏手法结合普通针刺治疗,对照组采用普通手法结合针刺治疗。1周治疗5次,两组均治疗2周。比较两组总体疗效,比较两组治疗前后视觉模拟评分法(visual analogue scale,VAS)、颈椎功能障碍指数(neck disability index,NDI)和颈椎病临床评价量表(clinical evaluation scale of cervical spondylosis,CASCS)评分变化;比较两组治疗前后颈椎生理曲度变化。结果治疗组治疗总有效率为86.67%(26/30),对照组治疗总有效率为63.33%(19/30)。治疗组总体疗效优于对照组(P<0.05);治疗组治疗后VAS评分、NDI评分低于对照组,CASCS评分高于对照组(P<0.05);治疗组治疗后颈椎生理弧度高于对照组(P<0.05)。结论郑氏手法结合针刺是治疗神经根型颈椎病的有效方案,值得临床进一步研究。

Randomised Controlled Trial for the Efficacy of Cervical Lateral Glide Mobilisation in the Management of Cervicobrachial Pain

Objectives: To investigate the long-term efficacy of lateral glide mobilisation for patients with chronic Cervicobrachial Pain (CP). Methods: A randomised controlled trial which involved ninety- nine participants with chronic CP. Participants were randomised to receive either the lateral glide with self-management (n = 49) or self-management alone (n = 50). Four assessments were made (at baseline and 6, 26 and 52 weeks post intervention). The primary outcome measure was the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain. Patient perceived recovery used the Global Rating of Change score (GROC). Functional outcomes included the Neck and Upper Limb Index score (NULI) and the Short-From 36 (SF36). Costs and reported number of harmful effects in response to intervention were evaluated. An intention to treat approach was followed for data analysis. Results: No statistically significant between-group differences were found for pain (using VAS) in the short-term at six weeks (p = 0.52;95% CI -14.72 to 7.44) or long-term at one year (p = 0.37;95% CI -17.76 to 6.61) post-intervention. The VAS outcomes correlated well with GROC scores (p < 0.001). There was a statistically significant difference in NULI scores favouring self-management alone (p = 0.03), but no between-group differences for SF36 (p = 0.07). The cost of providing lateral glide and self-management was twice that of providing self-management alone. Minor harm was reported in both groups, with 11% more harm being associated with the lateral glide. Conclusion: In patients with chronic CP, the addition of a lateral-glide mobilization to a self-management program did not produce improved outcomes and resulted in higher health-care costs.

神经动力学技术联合麦肯基力学疗法对神经根型颈椎病的临床疗效观察

目的:观察神经动力学技术联合麦肯基力学疗法对神经根型颈椎病的疗效,寻找更优的颈椎病临床治疗手法方案。方法:将符合入组条件且基本资料相匹配的33例神经根型颈椎病患者按随机数表法分为麦肯基治疗组(16例)和联合治疗组(17例),两组患者均接受常规物理因子及麦肯基力学疗法治疗,联合治疗组在此基础上同时接受神经动力学手法治疗。于治疗前、治疗2周后分别对两组患者进行颈椎关节活动度(range of motion,ROM)测量,同时采用疼痛视觉模拟评分法(visual analogue scale,VAS)评估患者的疼痛程度、采用颈椎功能障碍指数量表(neck disability index,NDI)评估患者的功能状态和治疗效果。结果:治疗前,两组患者颈椎ROM、VAS、NDI评分组间差异对比均无显著性意义(P>0.05);治疗2周后联合治疗组的颈椎ROM(屈曲、伸展、左侧屈、右侧屈,左旋转、右旋转)分别为(42.65±3.12)°、(40.88±4.05)°、(41.18±4.52)°、(42.06±4.70)°、(73.53±5.80)°、(74.71±7.39)°、VAS评分为(0.76±0.75)分、NDI评分为(3.82±3.47)分,较治疗前及对照组均有明显改善(P<0.05)。结论:神经动力学技术联合麦肯基力学疗法能更好地改善神经根型颈椎病患者疼痛及颈椎活动受限症状,加快患者颈椎功能恢复,是有效的临床治疗方案。

老年神经根型颈椎病患者生活质量调查及其影响因素

目的 调查老年神经根型颈椎病患者生活质量情况,并分析其影响因素。方法 选择湖南中医药大学第一附属医院疼痛康复科门诊2020年5月至2023年5月收治的163例老年神经根型颈椎病患者作为研究对象,采用中文版健康调查量表(SF-36)调查患者生活质量。选择SPSS 20.0软件行数据分析。依据数据类型分别应用t检验与方差分析进行组间比较,采用多元线性回归分析影响老年神经根型颈椎病患者生活质量的因素。结果 163例老年神经根型颈椎病患者生活质量总分为(60.33±11.79)分。单因素分析结果显示,性别、年龄、伏案或者低头时间、学历、医疗费用来源、病程、病变节段数及巴氏征方面比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。多元线性回归结果显示性别、伏案或者低头时间、学历及病程是老年神经根型颈椎病患者生活质量的影响因素(t=4.693,2.513,3.022,4.663;P<0.05)。结论 老年神经根型颈椎病患者生活质量较差,性别、伏案或者低头时间、学历、病程是影响患者生活质量的因素,对于存在上述因素患者应该重点关注,以便提高患者生活质量。

1000例颈椎病的CR诊断分析

目的探讨CR诊断颈椎病的临床应用价值。方法回顾性分析1000例颈椎病的CR表现，并对其影像学改变的发病机理和临床表现进行分析。结果颈椎生理曲度异常684例（68．4％），椎体旋转391例（39．1％），滑椎298例（29．8％），椎间隙狭窄共1517个（以C5-6椎间隙狭窄为多见），椎间孔变形、狭窄874个（亦以C5-6椎间孔变形、狭窄为多见），椎体骨赘1836个，其中前缘骨赘579个，后缘骨赘901个，侧缘骨赘356个，钩椎关节退变769例（76．9％），椎间关节退变596例（59．6％），韧带钙化352例（35．2％），此外尚有椎间盘真空征（或积气征）13例、正位裂隙征86例，侧位裂隙征117例等。结论CR在颈椎病诊断上具有重要价值，也是一种重要的检查方法，特别是颈椎的侧位和左、右后斜位片。

神经根型颈椎病患者颈椎五步操临床应用研究

目的:观察颈椎五步操康复锻炼对神经根型颈椎病(cervical spondylotic radiculopathy,CSR)患者的康复效果。方法:将90例CSR保守治疗患者按随机数字表法随机分为试验组和对照组各45例。对照组采取基础护理措施,试验组在对照组基础护理措施基础上进行颈椎五步操康复锻炼。比较两组患者入院及出院后各时间点颈椎功能障碍指数量表(neck disability index,NDI)评分、视觉模拟量表(visual analogue scale,VAS)评分、颈椎关节活动度评分变化情况。结果:出院后各时间点两组患者NDI、VAS评分均低于入院时(P<0.01),两组患者颈椎关节活动范围均较入院时改善(P<0.05),试验组改善优于对照组(P<0.01)。结论:颈椎五步操能够有效缓解CSR患者颈痛,改善患者颈椎功能及颈椎关节活动度。