Predicting the Risk of Hearing Impairment Following the Cervical Spine Diseases by Measuring the Cervical Range of Movements: A Pilot Study

Vasaghi‐Gharamaleki, Behnoosh; Naser, Zahra

doi:10.18869/nirp.bcn.8.5.413

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“…That means there is a relation between the left rotation limitation (LRL) and higher frequencies, related to sensory neural hearing loss. That is confirmed by Vasaghi-Gharamaleki, who found a significant difference between the mean hearing threshold of males with LRL and those without LRL [20]. It seems that vertigo and HL cannot be caused by the dysfunction in the lower neck (at segments lower than C3).…”

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A study on the association of cervical spondylosis severity, as indicated by cervical motions, with hearing impairment

Karam

Hasan

Saeed

2021

Biomedical Human Kinetics

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Study aim: The present study investigates the possible relation between the limitation of cervical motion in a patient with cervical spondylosis and hearing impairment. Material and methods: Cross-sectional research was performed based on 60 participants suffering from cervical spondylosis (CS) selected from an orthopaedic and physiotherapy department. The data collection techniques included questionnaire, electronic tools, measurements with a mechanical device including measuring the cervical range of motion (ROM) by goniometer, and physical examination including pure tone audiometry (PTA) and tympanogram. Results: Right rotation was the most common limitation, which affected 43 patients, followed by left rotation limitation, which was recorded in 40 patients. The extension, left lateral flexion, flexion, and right lateral flexion limitation showed less effect. Conclusions: Left rotation limitation was found to be an independent predictor of hearing impairment especially in men. Age was also a risk factor for sensory neural hearing loss (SNHL). These findings are important in the facilitation of investigating SNHL in cervical spondylosis patients.

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A study on the association of cervical spondylosis severity, as indicated by cervical motions, with hearing impairment

Karam

Hasan

Saeed

2021

Biomedical Human Kinetics

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“…Similar study was conducted by Wendy Rheault chirrs byres et al (1992) where the purpose of the study was to investigate the Intertester reliability of the cervical range of motion device consisted of 22 subjects (15 female and 7 male) and they even concluded that the females were more prone to cervical dysfunction [13] Behnoosh vasghi-gharamaleki et al looked at the risk of hearing impairment following the cervical spinal disease by measuring the cervical range of movement with 53% of subjects had bilateral hearing loss, there was significant correlation was observed between hearing loss and ROM limitation of rotation to the left. [1] Melissa Ferranti et al In his study, a reported case from Germany a 36 year old soccer player hit his head with the ball and had sudden hearing loss in the right ear. After a single manipulation to the thoracic spine, the right sacroiliac joint and the right side neck (C 1 -C 4 ) his hearing immediately improved.…”

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“…The upper neck or cervical consists of the occiput and the 1 st vertebrae. [1] The atlas vertebra i.e. C 1 has unique anatomy due to the absence of vertebral body & its ring like shape which makes it's different from other cervical vertebrae.…”

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“…At the level of C 1 vertebra, the vertebral artery (VA) exits from the transverse foramen & course to spinal canal & posterior to its lateral masses. [1] Any abnormality of cervical spine especially upper cervical spine can affect the arteries or nerves related to the ear and disturb their function through different mechanisms [1] The C-Spine dysfunction is a common condition, represented by a group of signs & symptoms that involve pain & limitation of rang of the physiological movement's tenderness or pain on cervical muscle at palpation. Variety of reason for cervical spine pain apart from obvious trauma or a history of trauma.…”

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Effect of Snags Techniques on Heraing Ability Among the Patients With Upper Cervical Dysfunction

Nainwal¹,

Arora²,

Yadav³

2020

IJAR

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Background: Cervical spine is the upper most vertebral segment which is responsible for the weight transmissio n of head and brain, the cervical spine is divided into the upper and lower part. Any dysfunction to the cervical spine may lead to the misalignment to the vertebra commonly upper cervical joint complex. Many vital structures travels or passes through the cervical spine/ cervical vertebra / upper cervical joint complex, vertebral artery is the one of the impo rtant structure pass through it. There is a close relationship between the upper cervical (sympathetic) ganglion and C 1-C 2 spinal nerve, any pathological changes or dysfunction of the cervical spine including degeneration of the both disc and vertebra can cause sympathetic nerve irritation which lead to sympathetic symptoms. It may affect the hearing abilit y. The Aim of the study was to investigate the effects of SNAGS techniques on hearing ability among the patients with upper cervical dysfunction. Methodology: 62 subjects participated in the study. Hearing frequency was taken as an outcome measure which was recorded with u-Hearing audiometery app (Pure tone audiometery) prior to SNAGS techniques is given to the patients C 1-C 2 vertebra to the side it was stuck. The hearing frequency was compared with the post intervention hearing frequency. Data was analyzed using graph pad method. Descriptive statistics was used to summarize the variable. The paired t-test was done to see the effects of intervention on hearing abilit y /hearing frequency in our study population.

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“…Tinnitus has previously been associated with cervical pathology 12 and cervical spine abnormalities can manifest itself as hearing loss, vertigo, or tinnitus [12][13][14] .…”

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Anterior Cervical Osteophytes and Sympathetic Hyperactivity in Patients with Tinnitus: Size Matters

Koning¹,

Koning²,

Koning³

et al. 2018

The International Tinnitus Journal

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Context:Pathological changes secondary to degeneration of the cervical intervertebral disc may cause irritation of sympathetic nerve fibers, leading to sympathetic symptoms and tinnitus. Objectives:The aim of this study was to relate the effect of percutaneous radiofrequency treatment of superior cervical sympathetic ganglion in patients with tinnitus to cervical pathology. Method:A retrospective study of 74 consecutive patients who underwent treatment of the superior cervical sympathetic ganglion for tinnitus that persisted for 1 month or longer from October 2016 to January 2018. The work-up of a patient with tinnitus consisted of a standardized clinical history, a bilateral audiogram and a cervical spine radiograph. Results:All patients had a test blockade of superior cervical sympathetic ganglion first, and 54% of these patients (n=40) responded with a reduction of their tinnitus. These patients underwent a radiofrequency lesion and 53% (n=21) responded with a reduction of their tinnitus at 7 weeks following treatment. The size of anterior osteophyte at the fifth cervical vertebrae was related to a positive response at 7 weeks following this treatment. Patients with tinnitus and an anterior osteophyte at vertebrae C5 more than 17% of the width of those vertebrae had a success rate of 52% following treatment of the superior cervical sympathetic ganglion, compared to 13%, when the anterior osteophyte at C5 was 17% or less. Conclusions:The size of anterior cervical osteophytes is associated with a higher success rate of radiofrequency lesions of the superior sympathetic ganglion for tinnitus. The current results imply a role for cervical sympathetic nervous system irritation in the development of tinnitus in a subgroup of patients.

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Predicting the Risk of Hearing Impairment Following the Cervical Spine Diseases by Measuring the Cervical Range of Movements: A Pilot Study

Cited by 8 publications

References 19 publications

A study on the association of cervical spondylosis severity, as indicated by cervical motions, with hearing impairment

A study on the association of cervical spondylosis severity, as indicated by cervical motions, with hearing impairment

Effect of Snags Techniques on Heraing Ability Among the Patients With Upper Cervical Dysfunction

Anterior Cervical Osteophytes and Sympathetic Hyperactivity in Patients with Tinnitus: Size Matters

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