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Chapter-09 Spondylosis

BOOK TITLE: Physiotherapy in Deformity Correction and Pain Relief Including Case Studies

Author
1. Irudayaraj R Louis
ISBN
9788180618871
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10619_9
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2007
Pages
27
Author Affiliations
1. TN Medical Services, Tamil Nadu
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Abstract

Spondylosis causes pain and limitation of movements. It occurs due to the degenerative changes in the vertebrae and intervertebral joints. Usually in the lumbar region, the vertebrae fall upon one another anteriorly, it is called spondylolisthesis. The abnormal range of the blood constituents might cause pain. So a Table is provided showing the Normal Ranges in blood. Exercises for cervical and lumbar spondylosis are clearly detailed with diagrams. Scan and many X-ray reports are included. Modalities and appliances are given. Case Study I deal with the cervical spondylosis due to the tuberculosis in the cervical spine. Very attentive go through is important to understand the treatment.

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