scholarly journals Validation of the Nepali versions of the Neck Disability Index (NDI) and the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) for Neck Pain

Spine ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Dipak Shrestha ◽  
Rohit Shrestha ◽  
Margreth Grotle ◽  
Øystein P. Nygaard ◽  
Tore K. Solberg
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
Numerical Rating ◽  
Neck Disability

scholarly journals Minimal Clinically Important Change of the Neck Disability Index and the Numerical Rating Scale for Patients With Neck Pain

Spine ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 32 (26) ◽  
pp. 3047-3051 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan J. M. Pool ◽  
Raymond W. J. G. Ostelo ◽  
Jan L. Hoving ◽  
Lex M. Bouter ◽  
Henrica C. W. de Vet
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
Important Change ◽  
Numerical Rating ◽  
Neck Disability ◽  
Clinically Important Change

scholarly journals Clinical Efficacy of Scalene Injection for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Baek ◽  
Seok Kim ◽  
Myung Ho Shin ◽  
Tae Min Kim ◽  
Seoung-Joon Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Clinical Efficacy ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
Vital Signs ◽  
Treatment Technique ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Numerical Rating ◽  
Neck Disability

Purpose: We introduce the novel treatment technique, scalene injection, and study its clinical efficacy for diagnosis, treatment, and pain control for patients with thoracic outlet syndrome.Methods: Between November 2001 and October 2018, 266 patients were studied retrospectively. To evaluate the efficacy and sustainability, we checked the numerical rating scale (NRS) for pain relief and neck disability index (NDI) for functional improvements, prior to and 1, 12 weeks after the injection. The safety was evaluated by examining side effects for at least 24 hours from the point of injection.Results: NRS was improved from 7.12 to 3.11 at 1 week, and to 3.05 at 12 weeks (p<0.05). NDI was improved from 15.87 to 6.15 at 1 week, and to 6.19 at 12 weeks (p<0.05). There were two cases of convulsion immediately after the injection and were treated with prompt oxygen supply and sedatives. Transient side effects included two cases of dyspnea and one case of nausea and were resolved within 1 hour after. All five cases showed symptoms of side effects on the day of injection and were resolved within a day. A total of 242 patients (91.0%) experienced immediate declines in NRS and 161 patients experienced persistent declines for more than 12 weeks. However, 24 patients (9.0%) showed no improvement and 20 patients (7.5%) experienced increases in NRS.Conclusion: Scalene injection is also effective as a therapeutic method. However, this study suggests that it must be done with monitoring of vital signs in an operating room for any possible complications and side effects.

scholarly journals Consumptive Disease and Chronic Fatigue Improved by Nokyonggunbi-tang and Other Korean Medical Treatments: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 738-745
Author(s):  
Mu-jin Park ◽  
So-ri Jin ◽  
Eun-jae Oh ◽  
Woo-sub Song ◽  
Hyun-seok Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Medical Treatments ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Numerical Rating ◽  
Fatigue Severity ◽  
Neck Disability

Objective: This study investigated the efficacy of using Nokyonggunbi-tang and other Korean medical treatments for a patient with consumptive disease and chronic fatigue.Methods: A 59-year-old female patient with fatigue, headache, dizziness, and neck pain due to consumptive disease and chronic fatigue was treated with herbal medicine (Nokyonggunbi-tang), together with acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, cupping, and chuna manual therapy, for 22 days. The treatment effects on the pain were evaluated using the scores for the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), European Quality of Life Five Dimensions (EQ-5d) Scale, Neck Disability Index (NDI), and Numerical Rating Scale (NRS).Results: Following treatment, the patient showed a decrease in the FSS, NDI, and NRS scores and an improvement in the EQ-5d score.Conclusions: Nokyonggunbi-tang and Korean medical treatment significantly improved fatigue symptoms in a patient with no substrate disease.

scholarly journals Impact of Myelopathy Severity and Degree of Deformity on Postoperative Outcomes in Cervical Spinal Deformity Patients

Neurospine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 628-634
Author(s):  
Peter G. Passias ◽  
Katherine E. Pierce ◽  
Nicholas Kummer ◽  
Oscar Krol ◽  
Lara Passfall ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Japanese Orthopaedic Association ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Numerical Rating ◽  
Euroqol 5D ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Neck Disability

Objective: Malalignment of the cervical spine can result in cord compression, leading to a myelopathy diagnosis. Whether deformity or myelopathy severity is stronger predictors of surgical outcomes is understudied.Methods: Surgical cervical deformity (CD) patients with baseline (BL) and up to 1-year data were included. Modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association (mJOA) score categorized BL myelopathy (mJOA = 18 excluded), with moderate myelopathy mJOA being 12 to 17 and severe myelopathy being less than 12. BL deformity severity was categorized using the mismatch between T1 slope and cervical lordosis (TS-CL), with CL being the angle between the lower endplates of C2 and C7. Moderate deformity was TS-CL less than or equal to 25° and severe deformity was greater than 25°. Categorizations were combined into 4 groups: group 1 (G1), severe myelopathy and severe deformity; group 2 (G2), severe myelopathy and moderate deformity; group 3 (G3), moderate myelopathy and moderate deformity; group 4 (G4), moderate myelopathy and severe deformity. Univariate analyses determined whether myelopathy or deformity had greater impact on outcomes.Results: One hundred twenty-eight CD patients were included (mean age, 56.5 years; 46% female; body mass index, 30.4 kg/m2) with a BL mJOA score of 12.8 ± 2.7 and mean TS-CL of 25.9° ± 16.1°. G1 consisted of 11.1% of our CD population, with 21% in G2, 34.6% in G3, and 33.3% in G4. At BL, Neck Disability Index (NDI) was greatest in G2 (p = 0.011). G4 had the lowest EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D) (p < 0.001). Neurologic exam factors were greater in severe myelopathy (p < 0.050). At 1-year, severe deformity met minimum clinically important differences (MCIDs) for NDI more than moderate deformity (p = 0.002). G2 had significantly worse outcomes compared to G4 by 1-year NDI (p = 0.004), EQ-5D (p = 0.028), Numerical Rating Scale neck (p = 0.046), and MCID for NDI (p = 0.001).Conclusion: Addressing severe deformity had increased clinical weight in improving patient-reported outcomes compared to addressing severe myelopathy.

scholarly journals Case Report on Headache (Suspected CPSP) Treated with Korean Medicine in a Hospitalized Patient with a History of Cerebral Infarction

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 893-903
Author(s):  
Jin-hun Park ◽  
Geon-sik Kong ◽  
Jin-young Song ◽  
So-won Kim ◽  
Yen-min Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Infarction ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Korean Medicine ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Numerical Rating ◽  
History Of ◽  
Neck Disability

Objectives: This study investigated the efficacy of Korean medical treatment for a headache (suspected CPSP) patient with a history of cerebral infarction.Methods: We treated the patient using Korean medical treatments (herbal medicines-Kamiseokyong-tang, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and chuna). The treatments were measured using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) and the Neck Disability Index (NDI) for headache and post neck pain. General health status was evaluated using the European Quality of Life Five Dimensions (EQ-5d) Scale.Results: We observed improvements in the NRS, NDI, and EQ-5d scores after the treatments.Conclusions: This study suggests that Korean medicine may effectively treat headaches (suspected CPSP) with accompanying cerebral infarction.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Progressive Resisted Exercise along with Conventional Exercise and Conventional Exercise Program alone in Subjects with Text Neck Syndrome

2021 ◽  
pp. 536-542
Author(s):  
Divya Jain ◽  
Swapna Jawade ◽  
Neha Chitale
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Conventional Therapy ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Pain Rating ◽  
Numerical Pain Rating Scale ◽  
Neck Disability ◽  
Pain Rating Scale

Background: "Text neck" is a term coined to describe the posture created by leaning forward for lengthy periods of time, such as when reading and texting on a cellphone which has been linked to stress injuries. Neck pain, upper back discomfort, shoulder pain, frequent headaches, and greater curvature of the spine are all dangerous indications of text neck. According to a survey, 35% of smartphone users suffer from text neck syndrome. People between the ages of 15 and 18 are more likely to have neck pain. This protocol has been created that describes the design of comparative study to evaluate effectiveness of progressive resisted exercise along with conventional exercise and conventional exercise program alone in text neck syndrome. Methods: The participants (n=80) will be recruited in the study suffering from text neck syndrome and meeting the inclusion criteria. Two groups will be formed such that patients in group A will be treated with conventional therapy and group B will be treated with progressive resisted exercise (PRE) along with conventional therapy. The protocol will cover 4 weeks of treatment. In the rehabilitation period, we will evaluate the pain intensity, strength of neck muscles and functional activity. Our outcome measures will be- Numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) and Neck disability index (NDI). Discussion: Efficacy of the intervention will be evaluated by analyzing the pain intensity by using Numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) and level of functional disability by using Neck disability index (NDI). The result of the study will significantly provide affirmation on either using combination therapy of PRE with conventional exercise or conventional exercise alone.

scholarly journals Reliability and validity of the Mizo-version of neck disability index for non-specific neck pain in the rural North-East Indian population

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 317
Author(s):  
Andrew Lalchhuanawma ◽  
Divya Sanghi
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
East Indian ◽  
North East ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Neck Disability

Background: The Neck Disability Index (NDI) is an important self-assessment tool used extensively worldwide, in clinical practice with implications into scientific research fields. It is used to assess the extent of pain and levels of functional disability associated with neck pain. The NDI consists of 10 items where each item was scored from a scale of 0 to 5 giving the maximum score possible to 50. Though proven to be a reliable instrument in the English-speaking population, the NDI has never been validated and culturally adapted in the Mizo language among the rural north-east Indian region where English is not spoken as means of communication. The aim is to translate and cross culturally adapt the NDI into Mizo tawng (official language of Mizoram) with the objective of establishing reliability and validity of the M-NDI in patients with non-specific neck pain.Methods: A total of 49 subjects participated voluntarily from the rural primary health care, Lunglei district, Mizoram. Subject having chronic non-specific neck pain lasting more than 3 months were included after taking a written formal consent.Results: The internal consistency determined by Cronbach alpha, and the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) using the test-retest reliability showed a good and an excellent reliability respectively (α=0.82, ICC=0.97, 95% CI= 0.95-0.98). Construct validity was determined between the variables-Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and NDI by Pearson’s correlation coefficient and found to have a good correlation r=0.89 and significant difference at p<0.001.Conclusions: The study results concluded the Mizo version of NDI to be easy to understand, reliable and valid instrument for measuring disability and functional limitations of daily activities in non-specific neck pain in the Mizo speaking population.

Neck Pain and Disability: Are They Related to Dysfunctional Breathing and Stress?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Stephen ◽  
Corlia Brandt ◽  
Benita Olivier
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Hold Time ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
Numeric Rating Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Breath Hold ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dysfunctional Breathing ◽  
Neck Disability

Purpose: People with neck pain are likely to have negative respiratory findings. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between neck pain and dysfunctional breathing and to examine their relationship to stress. Method: This cross-sectional study included 49 participants with neck pain and 49 age- and sex-matched controls. We measured neck pain using the numeric rating scale (NRS); neck disability using the Neck Disability Index (NDI); dysfunctional breathing using the Nijmegen Questionnaire (NQ), Self-Evaluation of Breathing Questionnaire (SEBQ), breath hold time, and respiratory rate (RR); and stress using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Results:Participants with neck pain scored higher on the NQ ( p < 0.001) and the SEBQ ( p < 0.001) than controls. NQ and SEBQ scores correlated moderately with NDI scores ( r > 0.50; 95% CI: 0.25, 0.68 and 0.33, 0.73, respectively) and PSS scores ( r > 0.50; 95% CI: 0.29, 0.78 and 0.31, 0.73, respectively). SEBQ scores showed a fair correlation with NRS scores and RR a fair correlation with NDI scores. Conclusions: Participants with neck pain had more dysfunctional breathing symptoms than participants without neck pain, and dysfunctional breathing was correlated with increased neck disability and increased stress. The NQ and SEBQ can be useful in assessing dysfunctional breathing in patients with neck pain.

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