Combined Indomethacin/Gentamicin Eyedrops to Reduce Pain after Traumatic Corneal Abrasion

2001 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 233-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.M. Alberti ◽  
C.G. Bouat ◽  
C.M. Allaire ◽  
C.J. Trinquand
Keyword(s):  
Pain Relief ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Analgesic Action ◽  
Pain Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Corneal Abrasion ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Comparable Level ◽  
Associated Symptoms ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

Purpose To evaluate the analgesic action of combined indomethacin 0.1% / gentamicin eyedrops in traumatic corneal abrasion. Methods We evaluated 123 patients presenting traumatic corneal abrasion in a multicentre, randomised, double-masked study comparing two parallel treatment groups: indomethacin / gentamicin (group 1) or gentamicin alone (group 2). Study treatments were administered four times daily for 5–6 days. Pain (visual analogue scale), associated symptoms and safety were assessed. Results Starting from a comparable level, pain was reduced by 30% in group 1 and 15% in group 2, one hour after the first instillation, and by 59% and 42% respectively after the second. The global difference in pain relief from day 0 to day 4/5 was significantly better in group 1 (p = 0.015). Associated ophthalmic symptoms showed a greater decrease in group 1 after the first instillation (p = 0.007). Both treatments were well tolerated. Conclusions Combined indomethacin/gentamicin eyedrops were effective and well tolerated in reducing the pain and discomfort associated with traumatic corneal abrasion.

scholarly journals Comparison of Four Different Pain Relief Methods during Hysterosalpingography: A Randomized Controlled Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bekir Serdar Unlu ◽  
Mehmet Yilmazer ◽  
Gulengul Koken ◽  
Dagistan Tolga Arioz ◽  
Ebru Unlu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pain Relief ◽  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Cervix Uteri ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Group 4 ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

BACKGROUND: Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is the most commonly used method for evaluating the anatomy and patency of the uterine cavity and fallopian tubes, and is an important tool in the evaluation of infertility. The most frequent side effect is the pain associated with the procedure.OBJECTIVES: To evaluate four analgesic methods to determine the most useful method for reducing discomfort associated with HSG.METHODS: In the present prospective study, 75 patients undergoing HSG for evaluation of infertility were randomly assigned to four groups: 550 mg of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (group 1); 550 mg NSAID + paracervical block (group 2); 550 mg NSAID + paracervical analgesic cream (group 3); or 550 mg NSAID + intrauterine analgesic instillation (group 4). A visual analogue scale was used to assess the pain perception at five predefined steps.RESULTS: Instillation of the liquids used for HSG was found to be the most painful step of HSG, and this step was where the only significant difference among groups was observed. When comparing visual analogue scale scores, group 2 and group 3 reported significantly less pain than the other groups. Group 1 reported significantly higher mean ( ± SD) scores (7.2 ± 1.6) compared with groups 2 and 3 (4.7 ± 2.5 and 3.8 ± 2.4, respectively) (P<0.001). In addition, group 2 reported significantly less pain than group 4 (4.7 ± 2.5 versus 6.7 ± 1.8, respectively) (P<0.02).CONCLUSIONS: For effective pain relief during HSG, in addition to 550 mg NSAID, local application of lidocaine cream to the posterior fornix of the cervix uteri and paracervical lidocaine injection into the cervix uteri appear to be the most effective methods.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Monoklonal Antibodi Bovine Zona Pelusida 3 (bZP3) terhadap Diameter dan Atresia Folikel Ovarium Mencit (Mus musculus)

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Annisa Trissatharra ◽  
Sri Ratna Dwiningsih ◽  
Ratna Sofaria Munir
Keyword(s):  
Mus Musculus ◽  
Ovarian Follicles ◽  
Observation Time ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Group 4 ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

Objectives: To identify the effect of monoclonal antibody bZP3 at ovarian follicles that undergo atresia and diameter of various ovarian follicles.Materials and Methods: This is a true experimental research with post only control group design. Samples were 36 female mices (Mus musculus) which is divided into 6 groups, there are 3 control groups (group 1, 2, and 3) injected by Phospatase Buffer Saline (PBS) 50µl and 3 treatment groups (group 4, 5, and 6) injected by Mab bZP3 50µl. Group 1 and 4 terminated at 5th day, group 2 and 5 terminated at 10th day, and group 3 and 6 terminated at 20th day. Evaluation of atretic ovarian follicles and diameter of ovarian follicles performed by hematoxylin eosin (HE) and the data processed by parametric statistic.Results: There are no significant in different among groups in the aspect of atretic follicles and diameter of folicles (p>0.05), but descriptively, number of follicles undergo atresia of the follicle primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment group was higher than the control group, except on the 20th day of observation time.Conclusion: administration of Mab bZP3 had no effect to amount of atretic follicles and diameter of folicles during observation time.

scholarly journals Pulsed Radiofrequency for Chronic Inguinal Neuralgia

2015 ◽  
Vol 2;18 (2;3) ◽  
pp. E147-E155
Author(s):  
Yasser M. Amr
Keyword(s):  
Pain Relief ◽  
Nerve Root ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Pulsed Radiofrequency ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
One Year ◽  
The One ◽  
Inguinal Neuralgia ◽  
Group 1

Background: Chronic inguinal neuralgia has been reported after inguinal herniorrhaphy, caesarean section, appendectomy, and trauma to the lower quadrant of the abdomen or inguinal region. Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of pulsed radiofrequency in management of chronic inguinal neuralgia. Study Design: Randomized, double-blind controlled trial. Setting: Hospital outpatient setting. Methods: Twenty-one patients were allocated into 2 groups. Group 1 received 2 cycles of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) for each nerve root. In Group 2, after stimulation, we spent the same time to mimic PRF. Both groups received bupivacaine 0.25% + 4 mg dexamethasone in 2 mL for each nerve root. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was assessed. Duration of the first block effective pain relief was reported. Repeated PRF blockade was allowed for any patient who reported a VAS > 30 mm in both groups during the one year follow-up period. The number and duration of blocks were reported and adverse effects were also reported. Results: Significantly longer duration of pain relief was noticed in Group 1 (P = 0.005) after the first block, while the durations of pain relief of the second block were comparable (P = 0.59). In Group 1 the second PRF produced pain relief from the twenty-fourth week until the tenth month while in Group 2, pain relief was reported from the sixteenth week until the eighth month after the use of PRF. All patients in Group 2 received 3 blocks (the first was a sham PRF) during the one year follow-up period. Meanwhile, 2 PRF blocks were sufficient to achieve pain relief for patients in Group 1 except 4 patients who needed a third PRF block. No adverse events were reported. Limitations: Small sample size. Conclusion: For intractable chronic inguinal pain, PRF for the dorsal root ganglion represents a promising treatment modality. Key words: Radiofrequency, chronic, inguinal neuralgia

scholarly journals Is mercury in Tibetan Medicine toxic? Clinical, neurocognitive and biochemical results of an initial cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 242 (3) ◽  
pp. 316-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Sallon ◽  
Yahav Dory ◽  
Yazeed Barghouthy ◽  
Tsewang Tamdin ◽  
Rigzin Sangmo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Tibetan Medicine ◽  
Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry ◽  
Mercury Toxicity ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Confounding Variables ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

Mercury an important therapeutic substance in Tibetan Medicine undergoes complex “detoxification” prior to inclusion in multi-ingredient formulas. In an initial cross-sectional study, patients taking Tibetan Medicine for various conditions were evaluated for mercury toxicity. Two groups were identified: Group 1, patients taking “ Tsothel” the most important detoxified mercury preparation and Group 2, patients taking other mercury preparations or mercury free Tibetan Medicine. Atomic fluorescence spectrometry of Tibetan Medicine showed mercury consumption 130 µg/kg/day (Group 1) and 30 µg/kg/day (Group 2) ( P ≤ 0.001), levels above EPA (RfDs) suggested threshold (0.3 µg/kg /day) for oral chronic exposure. Mean duration of Tibetan Medicine treatment was 9 ± 17 months (range 3–116) (Group 1) and 5 ± 1.96 months (range 1–114) (Group 2) (NS) with cumulative days of mercury containing Tibetan Medicine, 764 days ± 1214 (range 135–7330) vs. 103 days ± 111 (range 0–426), respectively ( P ≤ 0.001). Comparison of treatment groups with healthy referents (Group 3) not taking Tibetan Medicine showed no significant differences in prevalence of 23 non-specific symptoms of mercury toxicity, abnormal neurological, cardiovascular and dental findings and no correlation with mercury exposure variables; consumption, cumulative treatment days, blood/ urine Hg. Liver and renal function tests in treatment groups were not significantly increased compared to referents, with mean urine Beta2 Microglobulin within the normal range and not significantly associated with Hg exposure variables after correcting for confounding variables. Neurocognitive testing showed no significant intergroup differences for Wechsler Memory Scale, Grooved Pegboard, Visual Retention, but Group1 scores were better for Mini-Mental, Brief Word Learning, Verbal Fluency after correcting for confounding variables. These results suggest mercury containing Tibetan Medicine does not have appreciable adverse effects and may exert a possible beneficial effect on neurocognitive function. Since evidence of mercury as a toxic heavy metal, however, is well known, further analysis of literature on mercury use in other Asian traditional systems is highly suggested prior to further studies.

scholarly journals Comparison of Two Anesthetic Methods for Intravitreal Ozurdex Injection

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Levent Karabaş ◽  
Berna Özkan ◽  
Çiğdem Akdağ Koçer ◽  
Özgül Altıntaş ◽  
Dilara Pirhan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pain Relief ◽  
Pain Score ◽  
Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion ◽  
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage ◽  
Vein Occlusion ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Lidocaine Injection ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Group 1

Purpose. To determine whether subconjunctival lidocaine injection maintains additional anesthetic effect during intravitreal Ozurdex injection.Methods. 63 patients who were diagnosed as central or branch retinal vein occlusion and planned to receive Ozurdex injection for macular edema were prospectively included in the study. The patients were randomized into one of the two anesthetic groups. The first group received topical proparacaine drop and lidocaine applied pledget. The second group received subconjunctival lidocaine injection in addition to the anesthetics in group 1.Results. Mean pain score was1.90±2.39in group 1 and 1.71 ± 2.09 in group 2 (p=0.746). Mean subconjunctival hemorrhage grade was1.67±0.17in group 1 and0.90±0.14in group 2 (p=0.001). There was no relationship between the amount of subconjunctival hemorrhage and pain score of the patients.Conclusions. There was no difference in pain scores between the two anesthetic methods. The addition of subconjunctival lidocaine injection offered no advantage in pain relief compared to lidocaine-applied pledgets.

scholarly journals The Effect of the Model of Eradication of Dengue Fever Vector Movement of Housewives Monitoring Larva in Efforts to Prevent Dengue Fever in Mojolangu Village, Lowokwaru District Malang

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fiashriel Lundy ◽  
◽  
Prima Soultoni Akbar ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Viral Disease ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Intervention Models ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

ABSTRACT Background: In recent years, the incidence and geographic distribution of dengue fever have greatly increased. Dengue fever is an acute viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes and is characterized by fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, skin rash, nausea and vomiting. The Mosquito Nest Eradication Program (PSN) through 3M Plus needs to be carried out continuously throughout the year, especially in the rainy season through the movement of housewife who monitor larvae. This study aimed to determine the effect of the dengue fever vector eradication model through the housewife movement of larva monitoring in the efforts of dengue fever prevention in Mojolangu Village, Malang City. Subjects and Method: This was a quasi-experiment using 2 treatment groups and 1 control group conducted at Mojolangu village, Lowokwaru district, Malang. A sample of 90 respondents divided into three groups was selected by purposive sampling. The dependent variable was DHF Prevention Efforts (Larva Monitoring). The independent variables were Dengue Fever Vector Eradication Model. The data were collected by questionnaire and observation. The data was analyzed by Kruskal-Wallis. Results: After being given treatment in group 1 (educated by health workers) and group 2 (trained cadres) the ability increased to be very good by 83% and 53%. In group 3 (control) his ability improved by 37%. Group 1 has the most effective influence in increasing knowledge and skills. Then group 2 with a significance value of <0.001 (p <0.005). Conclusion: Housewife are a resource in Family Empowerment and Intervention models. The eradication of dengue vectors needs regular monitoring and monitoring so that self-awareness and independence from the family can increase so that the degree of health can be achieved optimally. Keywords: Model, eradication, vector, dengue fever, larva Correspondence: Fiashriel Lundy. School of Health Polytechnics, Ministry of Health Malang. Jl. Besar Ijen No 77, Oro-oro Dowo, Klojen sub-distric, Malang, East Java. Email: [email protected]. Mobile: 0811367446 DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.05.16

scholarly journals The Clinicopathological Evaluations of the Efficacy of Incorporation of Amantadine Hydrochloride in the Treatment of West African Dwarf Goats Experimentally Infected with Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 379-386
Author(s):  
Iniobong C.I. UGOCHUKWU ◽  
Sunday I. IDOKO ◽  
Jacinta N. OMEKE ◽  
Chioma I. ANEKE ◽  
Nuhu A. SANI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Signs ◽  
West African ◽  
Peste Des Petits Ruminants ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
West African Dwarf ◽  
West African Dwarf Goats ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Dwarf Goats ◽  
Group 1

Peste des petits ruminants poses a major threat to the development of small ruminant production. The objective of this study was to determine the comparative efficacy of amantadine hydrochloride (HCl), oxytetracycline long acting (LA) and levamisole in West African dwarf (WAD) goats experimentally infected with PPR. In addition to the presence of the characteristic clinical signs, complement ELISA and haem agglutination inhibition (HI) tests were used to confirm PPR infection in the West African dwarf goats, then treatment was instituted in the different groups namely, group 1 which was treated with amantadine HCl orally, oxytetracycline LA intramuscularly (IM) and levamisole per os. Group 2 was treated with oxytetracycline LA IM and levamisole. Group 3 was treated with levamisole while group 4 served as untreated control. The physiological parameters namely rectal temperature, pulse rate and respiratory rates of the different groups were recorded. The mortality rates in the different treatment groups were also recorded. The respiratory rates of the WAD goats increased as the infection progressed, but the increase was not significant (P>0.05). The treatment helped reduce the respiratory rates in the treated WAD. The rectal temperatures of all the animals in the different treatment groups increased only slightly as the infection progressed and was not significant (P>0.05). The percentage mortalities were 0% in Group 1, 25% in the Group 2, 50% in the treated group 3 and highest (75%) in the untreated group respectively. In conclusion, incorporation of specific antiviral agents like amantadine hydrochloride in the treatment regimen with oxytetracycline and levamisole particularly during the early stages of the infection can reduce morbidity and mortality of the disease to the barest minimum.

scholarly journals NEUROTRANSMITTER IMBALANCES AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DYSFUNCTIONS AS PREDICATIVE FACTORS OF POSTOPERATIVE CHRONIC PAIN SYNDROME IN OPERATIVE GYNECOLOGY CENTER

2020 ◽  
pp. 48-56
Author(s):  
L.N. Gumenyuk ◽  
L.I. Seytumerova ◽  
A.A. Serafimova ◽  
A.V. Yatsiv
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Chronic Pain Syndrome ◽  
Chronic Postoperative Pain ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

Chronic postoperative pain is one of the urgent medical and social problems of operative gynecology. The problem is preconditioned by a high prevalence rate, a significant impact on the outcomes of operative therapy and, as a consequence, patients’ quality of life. The goal of the paper is to study the role of preoperative neurotransmitter and psychoemotional dysfunctions in the development of postoperative chronic pain syndrome in an operative gynecology center. Materials and Methods. The study enrolled 156 patients aged 18–45 years who underwent planned surgical treatment for gynecological pathology. Patients were subsequently divided into 2 groups: Group 1 – women with postoperative chronic pain syndrome; Group 2 – women without chronic postoperative pain syndrome. The authors conducted general clinical examination, and also determined the levels of g-aminobutyric acid and β-endorphin in serum of patients using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. A visual analogue scale was used to assess quantitative characteristics of pain syndrome. Qualitative characteristics of pain syndrome were assessed according to the McGill Pain Questionnaire. HAM-A and HDRS were used to assess psychoemotional state. Results. Postoperative chronic pain was observed in 39.7 % of patients 12 months after surgery. In the preoperative period, a pain syndrome was registered in all patients. However, there were no significant intergroup differences in its severity. Statistically significant predominance of the affective scale indicators was revealed in the pain syndrome structure in Group 1, while Group 2 demonstrated predominance of the sensory scale indicators (p=0.003). Group 1 demonstrated more pronounced changes in GABA and β-endorphin levels. An inverse correlation was found between the level of β-endorphin and the affective and evaluative McGill questionnaire scales. Various affective pathologies were verified in Group 1. However, depressive disorders dominated. Group 2 demonstrated only subdepression and individual clinically unformed anxiety symptoms. The authors found out depressive disorder correlation with the severity of preoperative pain syndrome according to visual-analogue scale, McGill questionnaire affective scale, and β-endorphin concentration. Conclusion. Neurotransmitter disorders and psychological dysfunctions affect the formation of postoperative chronic pain syndrome. There is a correlation between chronic postoperative pain syndrome, preoperative β-endorphin concentration (r=-0.70; p=0.028), and the severity of depressive disorders (r=0.65; p=0.012), which confirms their role as non-specific prognostic markers while monitoring the postoperative chronic pain syndrome. Keywords: gynecological pathology, postoperative chronic pain syndrome, neurotransmitters, affective disorders. Хроническая послеоперационная боль – одна из актуальных медико-социальных проблем оперативной гинекологии, что обусловлено высоким уровнем распространенности, значительным влиянием на исходы хирургического лечения и, как следствие, качество жизни пациентов. Цель – изучение роли предоперационных нейромедиаторных и психоэмоциональных дисфункций в формировании хронического послеоперационного болевого синдрома в клинике оперативной гинекологии. Материалы и методы. В исследовании приняли участие 156 больных в возрасте от 18 до 45 лет, которым выполнено плановое хирургическое лечение по поводу гинекологической патологии. Пациенты в последующем были разделены на 2 группы: 1-я – женщины с хроническим послеоперационным болевым синдромом; 2-я – пациентки без хронического послеоперационного болевого синдрома. Наряду с общеклиническим обследованием c помощью иммуноферментного анализа определяли уровень кислоты и β-эндорфина в сыворотке крови. С целью оценки количественной характеристики боли применяли визуальную аналоговую шкалу, качественной – болевой опросник McGill, для оценки психоэмоционального статуса – клиническую шкалу HAM-A и HDRS. Результаты. Спустя 12 мес. после оперативного вмешательства хронический послеоперационный болевой синдром наблюдался у 39,7 % обследованных. В предоперационном периоде у всех обследованных отмечался болевой синдром, при этом достоверных межгрупповых различий его интенсивности не выявлено. В структуре болевого синдрома у пациенток 1-й группы выявлено статистически значимое преобладание показателей аффективной шкалы, у женщин 2-й группы – сенсорной (p=0,003). У пациенток 1-й группы изменения уровней ГАМК и β-эндорфина носили более выраженный характер. Установлена обратная корреляционная связь уровня β-эндорфина с показателями аффективной и эвалюативной шкал опросника McGill. Аффективная патология различной степени выраженности верифицирована у всех больных 1-й группы. В структуре преобладали депрессивные нарушения. У пациенток 2-й группы наблюдались лишь субдепрессивные состояния и отдельные, клинически не оформленные симптомы тревоги. Установлены корреляции депрессивных расстройств c выраженностью предоперационного болевого синдрома по визуально-аналоговой шкале, аффективной шкалой опросника McGill, концентрацией β-эндорфина. Выводы. Нейромедиаторные и психологические дисфункции влияют на формирование послеоперационного хронического болевого синдрома. Установлена связь между хроническим послеоперационным болевым синдромом и предоперационными значениями концентрации β-эндорфина (r=-0,70; p=0,028), выраженностью депрессивных расстройств (r=0,65; p=0,012), что подтверждает их роль как неспецифических прогностических маркеров при мониторинге формирования послеоперационного хронического болевого синдрома. Ключевые слова: гинекологическая патология, хронический послеоперационный болевой синдром, нейромедиаторы, аффективные расстройства.

scholarly journals EMLA- AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR TOPICAL ANALGESIA IN SPLIT SKIN GRAFT HARVEST

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Lalit Agrawal ◽  
Fahud Khurram ◽  
Naveen Khubchandani
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Skin Graft ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Skin Grafting ◽  
Split Skin Graft ◽  
Emla Cream ◽  
Graft Harvest ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Split Skin ◽  
Group 1

Background: Many patients require general anesthesia merely for skin grafting. EMLA cream which is aeutectic mixture of Lignocaine and Prilocaine provides surface anesthesia when applied on intact skin. Its role in venepuncture or IV cannula insertion in children is well documented. Aim and Objective: To compare effectiveness of EMLA over inltrative local anaesthesia in split skin graft harvest. Method: A prospective study was conducted on 64 patients who required skin grafting. Various indications for grafting were noted. The patients were randomly allocated to two groups. In one group 32 patients, graft was harvested after application of EMLA cream whereas in another group of 32 patients, graft was harvested by inltrating local anesthesia. Pain perceived during donor area preparation, graft harvesting and post-operative pain was recorded and compared between the two groups on Visual analogue scale and Likert scale. Results: Total 64 patients were included in the study with 32 patients in either group. Traumatic loss of skin was the most common indication in either group for skin graft harvest. As per visual analogue scale during the graft harvest, most of the patients were in the range of 4-7 score in either group (71.87% vs 53.12%). 75% of the patients were in the 4-7 score in both groups. As per likert scale during the graft harvest score of 4 was noted in 62.5% in group 1 vs 53.12% in group 2 patients. 81.25% patients in group 1 reported procedure as excellent versus 53.12% patients in group 2. Patients experienced more pain during inltration of local anesthesia. Whereas more bleeding was noted in EMLA group immediately after harvest of graft. Conclusions: EMLA cream can be effectively used as an alternative to local anaesthetic inltration for harvest of split thickness skin graft

scholarly journals Effectiveness of posterior percutaneous full-endoscopic cervical foraminotomy for cervical osseous foraminal stenosis

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zihan Zhang ◽  
Qian Du ◽  
Jun Ao ◽  
Jianpu Qin ◽  
WenBo Liao
Keyword(s):  
Pain Relief ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Foraminal Stenosis ◽  
Cervical Canal ◽  
Pain Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Canal Stenosis ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Cervical Foraminotomy

Abstract Background To evaluate the efficacy of posterior percutaneous full-endoscopic cervical foraminotomy for cervical osseous foraminal stenosis. Methods During October 2015 to October 2018, 30 patients with skeletal cervical canal stenosis who met the selection criteria were included in the study. All patients underwent percutaneous posterior full-endoscopic nerve root canal decompression. Pain visual analogue scale (VAS) and cervical dysfunction index (NDI) were used to assess the degree of pain relief. Results All patients were followed up for 2 days to 12 months, and the final follow-up was also significantly improved after surgery, and the difference was statistically significant (P <0.05). At the last follow-up, the clinical efficacy was evaluated using the modified Macnab criteria. Conclusion Percutaneous posterior total endoscopic nerve canal incision can successfully complete the decompression of osseous neck canal stenosis. It can be used as a treatment option for patients with bony stenosis.

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