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[Dysfunction in connection with functional disorders of the cervical spine]
Deutsche Stomatologie (Berlin, Germany : 1990)
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Functional disorders in pain patients often involve cervical spine (neck) issues. Findings show a strong link between neck pain, cervical spine blocks, and tender masticatory muscles, highlighting the need for integrated care.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neurology
- Pain Management
Context:
- Functional disorders are frequently associated with cervical spine disharmony.
- A study examined 74 patients (47 female, 27 male) experiencing pain.
Purpose:
- To investigate the relationship between cervical spine blocks, neck pain, and masticatory muscle tenderness in patients with functional disorders.
Summary:
- 86.5% of patients reported neck pain, with severe pain correlating to more tender masticatory muscles.
- 50% of patients had one cervical spine block, and 36.5% had two to four blocks.
- Cervical spine blocks were more prevalent in patients with severe neck pain and were associated with a higher incidence of functional disorders (56.8% in blocked patients).
Impact:
- The findings underscore the necessity of collaborative diagnosis, therapy, and treatment approaches for patients with functional disorders.
- Highlights the importance of assessing cervical spine health in functional disorder patients.
- Suggests a potential biomarker for functional disorders in the form of cervical spine blocks and muscle tenderness.