Abstract
Background and aims: The prevalence of cervical spondylosis is rising. The objective of this study
was to figure out the various features and their related factors among cervical spondylosis patients in
Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted enrolling 40 patients from NITOR
(National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedic Rehabilitation) in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Data were
collected from the physiotherapy department of NITOR using convenient sampling technique. A
structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Patients who were diagnosed with cervical
spondylosis were included in this study. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22.0. Descriptive
analysis was done using frequency measures, mean and percentages.
Results: Among our respondents, the majority of them were female (62.5%). Majority of the participants
were in the age group of 35 to 50 years (62.5%). Many of them were urban population engaged in
service or housewives. Stressful job (55%), duration of working hour >8 hours (62.5%) were the
most common characteristics among patients. The main location of pain was in the shoulder (82.5%)
followed by the neck (77.4%) and forearm (70%). Most patients had intermittent pain (57.5%),
numbness (55%), tingling sensation (47.5%) and paresthesia (42.5%). Moderate type of pain (65%),
the involvement of both upper limbs (35%) and radiating pain to shoulder (72.5%) were the most
reported features by patients. No response to medication was also observed.
Conclusion: Being female, middle age group, stressful occupation, location and radiation of pain to
shoulder are some of the common features revealed in this study. The findings will help the practitioner
to plan their treatment goals and techniques considering the characteristics of patients.