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The University of Valencia and mutual Union organized the course 'Disease of the cervical spine' in the work environment

Advances in the diagnosis, surgery and treatment of cervical pain

Drafting Interempresas07/07/2010

July 7, 2010

Professor of orthopedic surgery and surgery of the University of Valencia and Union of mutual, have organized the course of 'Disease of the cervical spine', in the work environment where medical and trauma specialists have dealt with the updating of this disease of the spine, which is currently responsible for 20% of industrial casualties in Spain. Francisco Gomar, Professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Valencia; Eduardo Sánchez Allepuz, head of the trauma and the rachis of Union of mutual unit responsible for Dr. Héctor Rupérez, headed the course.

At some point in their lives, more than 50% of the Spanish suffers a sore neck or cervicalgia box. According to data from the University of Valencia, the cervical spine diseases, represent an extremely frequent clinical problem, which takes between 12 and 30% of consultations in primary care. Currently, back, both cervical and lumbar pain, is the leading cause of sick leave in Spain which causes a high level of absenteeism and 50% of cases of early retirement, in addition, large economic costs.

Francisco Gomar, Professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Valencia, in his speech.

20% Of industrial casualties

The high incidence of this disease is always cause for concern and study, particularly, within the world of work, where, due to the current system of production, prevailing stress, anxiety, enforced or inadequate postures, as well as the realization of instantrepetitive movements or handling of cargo.

In this sense, the central core of the course occupied the column problems related to labour activity. It is both the so-called postural cericalgias caused by the bad position of the neck during the use of computers, viewing screens, chains of Assembly, etc., of the so-called occupational cericalgias due to the deterioration of muscles, joints and ligaments by inappropriate or excessive use of the neck.

Good healthy posture and rehabilitation are the fundamental basis to treat the vast majority of the problems of cervical spine

Also, experts and specialists in Traumatology, gathered in Castellón, paid great attention to media diagnoses, essential to guide the assessment clinic this pathology, always difficult to assess.

They also addressed the degenerative diseases as a herniated disc and new trends in microsurgery of the column based on minimally invasive techniques, with what the patient gets rapid integration in their work and personal life.

Also referred to the serious injuries that affect the cervical spine, especially caused by road accidents, and who have a high incidence in the world of work categorized as accidents in itinere. In a car accident the head carried out a violent and involuntary movement of swing, the syndrome of whiplash, often producing a cervical sprain.

In whiplash first attention in emergencies is important for later retrieval a proper initial assessment is vital since pain and limiting the movement of the neck can last for months and even can become chronic.

Good healthy posture and rehabilitation are the fundamental basis to treat the vast majority of cervical spine problems. In this regard, experts in clinical physiotherapy have analysed the manual treatment of the cervical spine and the analgesic effects of rehabilitative therapy.

For the course director and Professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Valencia, Francisco Gomar, "spinal pathology related to the world of work is heavy economic and health care, since it accounts for 20% of industrial casualties." It is important that everyone know the origin of the problem, such as the tensions and stress at work, the overwork or poor postural hygiene, in order to combat these ailments. "We have very advanced medical and technological answers, but the surgery is not the only place where they have to solve the problems that have a high sociological component."