| 제목 |
The Functional and Morphological Changes of the Cervical Intervertebral Disc after Applying Traction |
| 소속 |
Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine1, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine2 |
| 저자 |
Ju Hyun Son1*, So Jung Kim1, Myung Hoon Moon1, Chang-Hyung Lee1,2† |
Object: The newly developed cervical lordotic curve-controlled traction (C-LCCT) appears to be an ideal method to improve the treatment outcome in patients with cervical intervertebral disc disease.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the treatment outcomes of C-LCCT including the functional and morphological changes of the cervical intervertebral disc compared to traditional traction (TT) with randomized controlled trial design.
Methods: A total of 40 patients with cervical intervertebral disc disease at the C5/6 level confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging were recruited and assigned to either the C-LCCT group or the TT group. The comprehensive health status changes of the patients were recorded using pain and functional scores (Visual Analogue Scale, Oswestry Disability Index) and morphological changes (cervical lordosis, cervical central canal area) before and after the traction treatment.
Results: Both groups showed a significant improvement in pain scores after traction (p < 0.05). The functional score and morphological changes improved significantly after treatment in the C-LCCT group. However, there was no significant improvement in the TT group (p < 0.05). The C-LCCT showed significant pain, functional, and morphological improvement compared to TT.
Conclusion: C-LCCT could be effective in improving the treatment outcomes of the traction technique in patients with cervical intervertebral disc disease. |
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Figure 1 Technique of cervical traction
Figure 2 Cobb angle of cervical lordotic curve, Figure 3 Central canal area in axial view of cervical spine MRI
Table 1 Demographic characteristics of participants Table 2. Pain and functional scores in C-LCCT versus TT group. Table 3. Morphological changes (Cobb angle and central canal area) in C-LCCT versus TT group. Table 4. Comparison of changes between C-LCCT and TT groups.
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