HEADACHE WITH CERVICAL OSTEOCHONDROSIS: INNOVATIONS IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
The article presents the results of a study on treatment effect of ultra-low temperatures in patients with spinal osteochondrosis and headache. For treatment authors used their original method based on use of nickel titanium cryoapplicators and liquid nitrogen. Cryoapplicators have a rotating cylinder and handle. Average porosity of the applicator is designed for rolling on the paravertebral region and cervical area. Applicator with small pores and smooth cone used for stimulation of biologically active points. Combined applicator is used to influence the area of the spine. 57 patients were examined, 30 of them received cryotherapy. Headache in most cases, has been associated with a tension of pericranial muscles. 5 patients had vertebral artery syndrome, 14 patients had a greater occipital nerve syndrome. After cryotherapy they had positive dynamics of the autonomic nervous system, psychoemotional status and a decrease of headaches. Refs 29. Tables 4.