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Indian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Pediatrics

Volume  8, Issue 2, May-August 2016, Pages 59-64
 

Original Article

Non-Drug Non-Invasive Treatment in the Management of Neck Pain

Sahu Ramji Lal

Professor, Dept. of Orthopaedics, School of Medical Sciences & Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida, U.P. India.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijtep.2348.9987.8216.12

Abstract

 Background: Neck pain is a common painful musculoskeletal condition affecting up to 70% of individuals at some point in their lives. It is the second largest cause of disability and time off work; after low back pain. The disease impacts upon activities of daily living ultimately leading to a loss of functional independence and quality of life. Purpose: The main purpose of this study was to assess the results of nondrug non invasive treatment in the management of neck pain. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in SMS&R, Sharda University Greater Noida UP India from December 2010 to December 2013. Two hundred forty­six outpatients of neck pain with a mean age of 45 years were studied. They were managed with noninvasive treatment and were followed for 24 months. Results: Physician global evaluations up to the age of 40 years at 2 years were excellent. At 40 to 60 years of age, it was good to excellent. Over the age of 60 years, it was good. The patient global evaluation were found very good up to the age of 40 years at 2­year follow up, good to very good between 40 to 60 years and over the age of 60 years it was good. Conclusion: Nondrug non invasive interventions can reduce pain and improve function in neck pain.


Keywords: Medical Problem; Non­Invasive; Neck Pain; Treatment.


Corresponding Author : Ramji Lal Sahu