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Whiplash injury: 2% are permanently disabled

January 5, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Whiplash injury: 2% are permanently disabled
Whiplash and whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) represent a range of injuries to the neck caused by or related to a sudden distortion of the neck. Whiplash is commonly associated with motor vehicle accidents, usually when the vehicle has been hit in the rear; however, the injury can be sustained in many other ways, including falls from bicycles or horses.Most cases of whiplash injury occur as the result of rear-end vehicle collisions at speeds of less than 14 mph. Patients present with:- neck pain and stiffness- occipital headache- thoracolumbar back pain and upper-limb pain- paraesthesiaOver 66% make a full recovery and 2% are permanently disabled.References:Whiplash injury. G. Bannister et al. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume, Vol 91-B, Issue 7, 845-850. doi: 10.1302/0…

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Spinal Decompression Therapy and Back Pain

December 15, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Spinal Decompression Therapy and Back Pain
The mystique of technology as a fix for everything extends to back pain — in particular, as spinal decompression therapy, an offering that has gained visibility as among the latest in spine care (along with laser treatment — this article applies to that approach, too). The method involves a mechanical device intended to separate vertebrae and thereby to relieve pain.

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Sciatica: Causes - MayoClinic.com

October 29, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

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Sciatica — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this acute back, pelvic and leg pain.

Sciatica: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com

September 17, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Sciatica: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com
Sciatica — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this acute back, pelvic and leg pain.

Sciatica: Treatments and drugs - MayoClinic.com

September 8, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Sciatica: Treatments and drugs - MayoClinic.com
Sciatica — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this acute back, pelvic and leg pain.

Sciatica - MayoClinic.com

August 29, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Sciatica - MayoClinic.com
Sciatica — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this acute back, pelvic and leg pain.

Conventional Microdiskectomy May Be Better Than Tubular Diskectomy for Sciatica

July 19, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Conventional Microdiskectomy May Be Better Than Tubular Diskectomy for Sciatica
A study shows no significant improvement on the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire after tubular diskectomy and less favorable results for patient self-reported leg pain, back pain, and recovery. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

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ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTION: Tubular Diskectomy vs Conventional Microdiskectomy for Sciatica: A Randomized Controlled Trial

July 12, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTION: Tubular Diskectomy vs Conventional Microdiskectomy for Sciatica: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusions  Use of tubular diskectomy compared with conventional microdiskectomy did not result in a statistically significant improvement in the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire score. Tubular diskectomy resulted in less favorable results for patient self-reported leg pain, back pain, and recovery. Trial Registration  isrctn.org Identifier: ISRCTN51857546 (Source: JAMA)

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Sciatica Exercises

April 11, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Sciatica Exercises
Learn about sciatica exercises, and how they can help treat this condition. Exercises for sciatica help to relieve lower back and leg pain. See if sciatica exercises can help you

Happy Feet - Foot Dysfunction and Its Relation to Foot, Lower Back and Neck Pain

March 28, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Happy Feet - Foot Dysfunction and Its Relation to Foot, Lower Back and Neck Pain
Foot dysfunction is the primary cause of lower back pain, leg pain and neck pain. Without proper treatment and correction of foot dysfunction these conditions may persist over time. Improper shoe wear is a main contributor to continual lower back pain. Choosing the right shoe can dramatically decrease the incidence of lower back pain.

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