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== Description == | |||
Raney et al<ref name="Raney et al">Raney N, Petersen EJ, Smith TA, Cowan JE, Rendeiro DG, Deyle GD, Childs JD. Development of a clinical prediction rule to identify patients with neck pain likely to benefit from cervical traction and exercise. Eur Spine J 2009;18:382-391</ref> developed a Clinical Prediction Rule (CPR) for identifying patients with neck pain likely to respond to mechanical cervical traction. Eighty patients with neck pain received 6 sessions of intermittent cervical traction and cervical exercises 2x/week for 3 weeks. Outcome was measured based on the global rating of change (<u>></u> ±6 were classified as having a successful outcome). Based on a significance level of ''P'' <u><</u> 0.15, five variables out of 15 potential variables were retained in the final regression model. | |||
A CPR with 5 variables was identified: | |||
#'''patient reported periperalization with lower cervical spine (C4-7) mobility testing,''' | |||
#'''positive shoulder abduction test,''' | |||
#'''age <u>></u> 55,''' | |||
#'''positive upper limb tension test A,''' | |||
#'''positive neck distraction test''' | |||
Although a following validation study is warranted, this preliminary CPR provides the ability for a clinician to identify the sub-group of patients with neck pain who would most likely to benefit from cervical traction and exercise. | |||
== Combination of Predictor Variables and Associated Accuracy Statistics<ref name="Raney et al" /> == | |||
The probability of successful outcome after cervical traction is calculated using the + LR and pretest probability of 44% (30 out of 68 patients). Accuracy statistics with 95% CI for individual variables for predicting success with cervical traction. | |||
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| '''# of predictors present''' | |||
| width="120" | '''Sensitivity ''' | |||
| width="120" | '''Specificity ''' | |||
| width="120" | '''+ LR ''' | |||
| width="120" | '''- LR ''' | |||
| '''Probability of success w/ cervical traction + exercise''' | |||
|- | |||
| <u>></u> 4 | |||
| '''0.30''' <sub>(0.17-0.48)</sub> | |||
| '''1.0''' <sub>(0.91-1.0)</sub> | |||
| '''23.1''' <sub>(2.25-227.90)</sub> | |||
| '''0.71''' <sub>(0.53-0.85)<span style="white-space: pre;" class="Apple-tab-span"> </span></sub> | |||
| 94.8% | |||
|- | |||
| <u>></u> 3 | |||
| '''0.63''' <sub>(0.46-0.78)</sub> | |||
| '''0.87''' <sub>(0.73-0.94)</sub> | |||
| '''4.81''' <sub>(2.17-11.4)</sub> | |||
| '''0.42''' <sub>(0.25-0.65)</sub> | |||
| 79.2% | |||
|- | |||
| <u>></u> 2 | |||
| '''0.30''' <sub>(0.17-0.48)</sub> | |||
| '''0.97''' <sub>(0.87-1.00)</sub> | |||
| '''1.44''' <sub>(1.05-2.03</sub>) | |||
| '''0.40''' <sub>(0.16-0.90)</sub> | |||
| 53.2% | |||
|- | |||
| <u>></u> 1 | |||
| '''0.07''' <sub>(0.02-0.21)</sub> | |||
| '''0.97''' <sub>(0.87-1.00)</sub> | |||
| '''1.15''' <sub>(0.97-1.4)</sub> | |||
| '''0.21''' <sub>(0.03-1.23)</sub> | |||
| 47.6% | |||
|} | |||
*Having at least 3 out of 5 predictors appears to be the optimal threshold for choosing the cervical traction as an intervention. | |||
*Having fewer than 2 predictors might indicate a sub-group who would preferentially benefit from a different intervention (e.g.) pt had 1/5 predictor variables, the post-test probability of success with cervical traction and exercise is only 47.5%, less than a chance. | |||
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== Description of Special Tests<ref name="Raney et al" /> == | |||
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| '''Test''' | |||
| '''Procedure''' | |||
| '''Positive Test''' | |||
|- | |||
| Shoulder abduction test | |||
| Pt in sitting position. Pt is instructed to place the hand of the affected extremity on the head in order to support the extremity in the scapular plane | |||
| Alleviation of symptoms | |||
|- | |||
| Upper limb tension test (ULTT A) | |||
| | |||
Pt supine. Examiner sequentially introduces the following movements to the symptomatic UE: | |||
#Scapular depression | |||
#Shoulder abduction | |||
#Forearm supination | |||
#Wrist and finger extension | |||
#Shoulder external rotation | |||
#Elbow extension | |||
#Contralateral then ipsilateral cervical side bending | |||
| Reproduction of Symptoms | |||
|- | |||
| Neck distraction test | |||
| Pt supine w/ neck comfortably positioned. Examiner securely grasps the pt's head under the occiput and chin and gradually applies an axial traction force up to approximately 30 pounds. | |||
| Reduction or elimination of symptoms | |||
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== Description of Exercises<ref name="Raney et al" /><ref name="Jull et al">Jull G, Trott P, Potter H, Zito G, Niere K, Shirley D, Emberson J, Marschner I, Richardson C. A randomized controlled trial of exercise and manipulative therapy for cervicogenic headache. Spine 2002;27:1835-1843</ref> == | |||
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| '''Exercise''' | |||
| '''Procedure''' | |||
|- | |||
| Seated posture exercise | |||
| Pt sitting with spine in a natural lordosis. Pt retract scapulae and gently elongate the cervical spines to achieve a neutral upright postural position. (Hold 10 sec, 2x/hr) | |||
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| DNF exercise | |||
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Pt supine. Perform a slow and controlled craniocervical flexion motion without contracting the large superficial anterior neck muscles. (Hold 10 sec x 10; 2x/day) | |||
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== References == | |||
<references /> <br> | |||
[[Category:Clinical_Prediction_Rules]] [[Category:Cervical_Spine]] [[Category:Cervical Spine - Interventions]] [[Category:Interventions]] [[Category:Musculoskeletal/Orthopaedics]] [[Category:EIM_Residency_Project]] [[Category:Primary Contact]] |
Latest revision as of 14:55, 23 August 2019
Original Editor - Miwa Matsumoto
Top Contributors - Miwa Matsumoto, Admin, Evan Thomas, Simisola Ajeyalemi, Kim Jackson, WikiSysop and Claire Knott
Description[edit | edit source]
Raney et al[1] developed a Clinical Prediction Rule (CPR) for identifying patients with neck pain likely to respond to mechanical cervical traction. Eighty patients with neck pain received 6 sessions of intermittent cervical traction and cervical exercises 2x/week for 3 weeks. Outcome was measured based on the global rating of change (> ±6 were classified as having a successful outcome). Based on a significance level of P < 0.15, five variables out of 15 potential variables were retained in the final regression model.
A CPR with 5 variables was identified:
- patient reported periperalization with lower cervical spine (C4-7) mobility testing,
- positive shoulder abduction test,
- age > 55,
- positive upper limb tension test A,
- positive neck distraction test
Although a following validation study is warranted, this preliminary CPR provides the ability for a clinician to identify the sub-group of patients with neck pain who would most likely to benefit from cervical traction and exercise.
Combination of Predictor Variables and Associated Accuracy Statistics[1][edit | edit source]
The probability of successful outcome after cervical traction is calculated using the + LR and pretest probability of 44% (30 out of 68 patients). Accuracy statistics with 95% CI for individual variables for predicting success with cervical traction.
# of predictors present | Sensitivity | Specificity | + LR | - LR | Probability of success w/ cervical traction + exercise |
> 4 | 0.30 (0.17-0.48) | 1.0 (0.91-1.0) | 23.1 (2.25-227.90) | 0.71 (0.53-0.85) | 94.8% |
> 3 | 0.63 (0.46-0.78) | 0.87 (0.73-0.94) | 4.81 (2.17-11.4) | 0.42 (0.25-0.65) | 79.2% |
> 2 | 0.30 (0.17-0.48) | 0.97 (0.87-1.00) | 1.44 (1.05-2.03) | 0.40 (0.16-0.90) | 53.2% |
> 1 | 0.07 (0.02-0.21) | 0.97 (0.87-1.00) | 1.15 (0.97-1.4) | 0.21 (0.03-1.23) | 47.6% |
- Having at least 3 out of 5 predictors appears to be the optimal threshold for choosing the cervical traction as an intervention.
- Having fewer than 2 predictors might indicate a sub-group who would preferentially benefit from a different intervention (e.g.) pt had 1/5 predictor variables, the post-test probability of success with cervical traction and exercise is only 47.5%, less than a chance.
Description of Special Tests[1][edit | edit source]
Test | Procedure | Positive Test |
Shoulder abduction test | Pt in sitting position. Pt is instructed to place the hand of the affected extremity on the head in order to support the extremity in the scapular plane | Alleviation of symptoms |
Upper limb tension test (ULTT A) |
Pt supine. Examiner sequentially introduces the following movements to the symptomatic UE:
|
Reproduction of Symptoms |
Neck distraction test | Pt supine w/ neck comfortably positioned. Examiner securely grasps the pt's head under the occiput and chin and gradually applies an axial traction force up to approximately 30 pounds. | Reduction or elimination of symptoms |
Description of Exercises[1][2][edit | edit source]
Exercise | Procedure |
Seated posture exercise | Pt sitting with spine in a natural lordosis. Pt retract scapulae and gently elongate the cervical spines to achieve a neutral upright postural position. (Hold 10 sec, 2x/hr) |
DNF exercise |
Pt supine. Perform a slow and controlled craniocervical flexion motion without contracting the large superficial anterior neck muscles. (Hold 10 sec x 10; 2x/day) |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Raney N, Petersen EJ, Smith TA, Cowan JE, Rendeiro DG, Deyle GD, Childs JD. Development of a clinical prediction rule to identify patients with neck pain likely to benefit from cervical traction and exercise. Eur Spine J 2009;18:382-391
- ↑ Jull G, Trott P, Potter H, Zito G, Niere K, Shirley D, Emberson J, Marschner I, Richardson C. A randomized controlled trial of exercise and manipulative therapy for cervicogenic headache. Spine 2002;27:1835-1843