Kruse R A, Imbarlina F, De Bono V F
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2001 Mar-Apr;24(3):206-9.
To discuss the nonsurgical treatment of a cervical disk herniation with flexion distraction manipulation.
A case study of cervical disk syndrome with radicular symptoms is presented. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a large C5-C6 disk herniation. Degenerative changes at the affected level were demonstrated on cervical spine plain film radiographs.
The patient received treatment in the form of flexion distraction manipulation and adjunctive therapies. A complete resolution of the patient's subjective complaints was achieved.
Flexion distraction has been a technique associated with musculoskeletal conditions of the lumbar spine. Flexion distraction applied to the cervical spine might be an effective therapy in the treatment of cervical disk herniations. Although further controlled studies are needed, treatment of cervical disk syndromes with flexion distraction might be a viable form of conservative care.
探讨采用屈曲牵张手法非手术治疗颈椎间盘突出症。
报告1例有神经根症状的颈椎间盘综合征病例。磁共振成像显示C5 - C6椎间盘巨大突出。颈椎正侧位X线平片显示患节段有退变改变。
患者接受了屈曲牵张手法及辅助治疗。患者的主观症状完全缓解。
屈曲牵张一直是与腰椎肌肉骨骼疾病相关的一项技术。应用于颈椎的屈曲牵张可能是治疗颈椎间盘突出症的有效疗法。尽管需要进一步的对照研究，但采用屈曲牵张治疗颈椎间盘综合征可能是一种可行的保守治疗方式。
