scholarly journals Central Sensitization: Clinical Implications for Chronic Head and Neck Pain

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arthur S. Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Central Sensitization ◽  
Clinical Implications

Smartphone addiction and the relationship with head and neck pain and electromiographic activity of masticatory muscles

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Fabiana Foltran Mescollotto ◽  
Érica Brito Gonçalves ◽  
Ester Moreira de Castro Carletti ◽  
Ana Beatriz Oliveira ◽  
Elisa Bizetti Pelai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Masticatory Muscles ◽  
Smartphone Addiction ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Smartphone Use ◽  
The Right

Background: Excessive use of smartphones may be associated with behavioral and physical health changes and might cause musculoskeletal alterations in the head and neck region. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of smartphone addiction in college students and its correlation with symptoms of head and neck pain and masticatory and trapezius muscle activity while resting, before and after smartphone use. Methods: Twenty university students participated in the study. They answered the Smartphone Addiction Scale and the Fonseca Anamnestic Index. Next, the participants were seated and prepared for electromyography through the placement of surface electrodes on the masseter, temporal, and trapezius muscles. Rest condition data were collected for 10 seconds before and after 30 minutes of smartphone use. Results: The results showed that 35% of the evaluated individuals were classified as smartphone addicted and 35% reported no head or neck pain in the previous 30 days. There was no association between smartphone use and head and neck pain. In the electromyography, there was an increase in RMS values after smartphone use in the right and left masseter muscles and the left trapezius. Conclusion: College students presented a high prevalence of smartphone addiction and head and neck pain, but these were not statistically associated. There was a change in muscle activity only in the right trapezius muscles before and after 30 minutes of smartphone use. These findings are contrary to the current belief that the use of smartphones correlates with pain in the neck region and changes in the electrical muscle activity, leading to fatigue in the cervical muscles.

scholarly journals The involvement of the styloid process in head and neck pain-a preliminary study

2000 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 275-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Palesy ◽  
G. M. Murray ◽  
J. De Boever ◽  
I. Klineberg
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Styloid Process ◽  
Preliminary Study

Foods, and Food and Drug Combinations, Responsible for Head and Neck Pain

Cephalalgia ◽  
1982 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Seltzer
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Drug Combinations ◽  
Active Ingredients ◽  
Pain Syndromes

The literature has been reviewed to uncover the existence of head and neck pain syndromes caused by foods and food and drug combinations. Knowledge of the etiology of such syndromes may help in their treatment. At least twenty-five syndromes have been described. These include those induced by coloring and flavoring agents, alcoholic products, chocolate, coffee and tea, foods containing tyramine, vitamins, minerals, pesticides, and several others. Where possible, the active ingredients and the minimal amounts responsible for the induction of pain have been identified.

scholarly journals Head and Neck Symptoms as Predictors of Outcome in Tetanus Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Angeli Carlos-Hiceta ◽  
Ryner Jose Carrillo ◽  
Jose Florencio Lapeña
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Predictors Of Outcome ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Facial Movements ◽  
Incubation Periods ◽  
National University ◽  
Early Tracheotomy

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aims to investigate which, if any head and neck symptoms (trismus, dysphagia, alterations in speech or facial movements, and dyspnea) might be good predictors of outcomes (mortality, tracheostomy, discharged, decannulated) and prognosis of tetanus patients. Methods:Design: Retrospective Cohort StudySetting: Tertiary National University HospitalPatients: Seventy-three (73) pediatric and adult patients diagnosed with tetanus and admitted at the emergency room of the Philippine General Hospital between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2017. Demographic characteristics, incubation periods, periods of onset, routes of entry, head and neck symptoms, stage, and outcomes were retrieved from medical records and analyzed. Results: Of the 73 patients included, 53 (73%) were adults, while the remaining 20 (27%) were pediatric. The three most common head and neck symptoms were trismus (48; 66%), neck pain/ rigidity (35; 48%), and dysphagia to solids (31; 42%). Results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that only trismus (OR = 3.742, p = .015) and neck pain/ rigidity (OR = 4.135, p = .015) were significant predictors of decannulation. No dependent variable/symptoms had a significant effect in predicting discharge and mortality. Conclusion: Clinically diagnosed tetanus can be easily recognized and immediately treated. Most of the early complaints are head and neck symptoms that can help in early diagnosis and treatment resulting in better prognosis. In particular, trismus and neck pain/rigidity may predict the outcome of decannulation after early tracheotomy, but not of discharge and mortality.

scholarly journals Clinical implications of hypoxia biomarker expression in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: a systematic review

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (7) ◽  
pp. 1101-1116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin E. Swartz ◽  
Ajit J. Pothen ◽  
Inge Stegeman ◽  
Stefan M. Willems ◽  
Wilko Grolman
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Clinical Implications

Neck Pain Among Otolaryngologists, Head and Neck Surgeons

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
AbdallahAbdulkarin Alharbi ◽  
Ahmed Alem ◽  
Lujain Abdalwassie ◽  
Elaf Alaadah ◽  
Amro Hamdi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Head And Neck

scholarly journals Head and Neck Pain in Patients Presenting with Acute Aortic Dissection

Aorta ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 06 (06) ◽  
pp. 130-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Philip ◽  
Emil Missov ◽  
Dan Gilon ◽  
Stuart Hutchison ◽  
Ali Khoynezhad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Aortic Dissection ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Acute Aortic Dissection ◽  
Intramural Hematoma ◽  
Type A ◽  
White Female ◽  
Comorbidity Burden ◽  
Overall Mortality

Background Head and neck pain is an atypical presentation of acute aortic dissection. Classic teaching associates this pain with proximal dissections, but this has not been extensively studied. Methods Patients enrolled in the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection from January 1996 to March 2015 were included in this study. We analyzed the demographics, presentation, treatment, and outcomes of Type A aortic dissection patients presenting with head and neck pain (n = 812, 25.8%) and compared it with those without these symptoms (n = 2,341, 74.2%). Results Patients with head and neck pain were more likely to be white, female, with a family history of aortic disease. Patients with head and neck pain had higher percentages of back pain (43.3% vs. 37.5%, p = 0.005) and chest pain (87.6% vs. 79.3%, p < 0.001). On imaging, a higher percentage of those with head and neck pain had arch vessel involvement (44.3% vs. 38%, p = 0.010) and intramural hematoma (11.7% vs. 8.1%, p = 0.003). Surgical management was more common in patients with head and neck pain (89.8% vs. 85.2%, p = 0.001). Regarding outcomes, patients with head and neck pain had significantly higher rates of stroke than those without head and neck pain (13% vs. 9.9%, p = 0.016); however, overall mortality was lower for those with head and neck pain (19.5% vs. 23%, p = 0.038). Those with head and neck pain only had higher overall mortality compared to those with head and neck pain with chest or back pain (34.6% vs. 19.9%, p = 0.013). A logistic regression of mortality revealed that preoperative hypotension and age > 65 years were significantly associated with increased mortality. Conclusion Presence of head and neck pain in Type A dissection is associated with more arch involvement, intramural hematoma, and stroke. When isolating those with head and neck pain only, there appear to be a higher rate of comorbidity burden and higher overall mortality.

Head and neck tumour immunology: basic concepts and new clinical implications

2008 ◽  
Vol 123 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
K P Topping ◽  
L M Fletcher ◽  
F O Agada ◽  
O Alhamarneh ◽  
N D Stafford ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Structure Function ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Tumour Immunology ◽  
Neck Tumour ◽  
Basic Concepts

AbstractAn understanding of the immune system and its modes of action is fundamental to understanding the causes, natural history, management and treatment of many diseases. As such, a grasp of the principles of immunology is essential for every physician.This paper represents a succinct overview of the immune system, discussing the major components in turn, in respect of structure, function and integrated organisation, in relation to head and neck cancer.

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