COMPLEX PATHOGENETIC THERAPYOF NEUROVASCULAR SYNDROMES RESULTED FROM DEGENERATIVE-DYSTROPHIC CHANGES IN THE LUMBOSACRAL SPINE

Abstract

Objective. To estimate the efficacy of reflex action in complex pathogenetic therapy of neurovascular syndrome resulted from degenerative-dystrophic changes in the spine.

Material and Methods. Overall 97 patients with nerve root syndromes associated with intervertebral disc hernia were followed up. All patients, after general clinical examination, were divided in two groups depending on treatment particularities. Control group patients underwent drug therapy, and in study group patients drug therapy was accompanied with acupuncture, myostimulation, and therapeutic massage. Pain syndrome and neurologic functions were evaluated at 1, 5, 10 and 15 day of treatment.

Results. After 10 days of treatment clinical improvement expressed in pain relief was observed in 96.4 % of study group patients and in 87.6 % of control group ones. Palpation of spinous processes and paravertebral muscles showed relaxation and pain relief in 100.0 % of cases in both groups at 5 day of treatment. Stretch symptom regressed in all patients of both groups by 15 day. Above well marked relief in pain intensity a pronounced regression of neurological symptoms was observed in patients of the study group.

Conclusion. Complex treatment including drug-free therapy provides relief in pain intensity, and accounts for better restoration of peripheral blood circulation for shorter treatment duration.