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Filter by:The goal of this study is to identify and develop multiparametric quantitative ultrasound imaging (QUI) biomarkers for assessing upper trapezius muscle with and without chronic neck pain and their response to treatment. This goal will be achieved by testing the underlying hypothesis that abnormal muscle tissue can be identified based on its physio-mechanical properties, and that changes in these properties can be used to guide and monitor treatment progress. Preliminary results have shown that biomarkers including muscle B-mode ultrasound echo-intensity, shear wave velocity, and longitudinal strain ratios associated with muscle tissue structure, mechanics, and function significantly differ between muscles in low back pain and neuromuscular disorders and normal muscles. This study will determine which biomarkers are best suited to differentiate abnormal muscle in chronic neck pain from healthy muscles and develop a quantitative objective program for chronic neck pain management.
PURPOSE: To translate, validate and examine the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the COMI in Egyptian patients with neck pain. BACKGROUND: Neck pain is a highly prevalent musculoskeletal disorders in adults affecting from 45.5% to 48%. It may cause disability that interferes with the quality of life. It is usually treated conservatively. To evaluate treatment effectiveness, patients need close monitoring and follow-up. Different assessment tools are recommended including patient reported outcome measures. One of the newly introduced outcome measure is The Neck Core Outcome Measure Index (COMI). It is characterized by being brief, simple, self-reported and easy to answer questionnaire. The SPINE TANGO, which is the spine organization In Europe, has recommended its use for all patients with spine disorders. This questionnaire has been translated into different languages such as German, Polish and Italian but it has never been translated and validated in the Arabic language. HYPOTHESES 1. The Arabic version of neck-COMI will be a valid tool for the assessment of neck pain in Egyptian patients. 2. The Arabic version of neck-COMI will be a reliable tool for the assessment of neck pain in Egyptian patients. RESEARCH QUESTION: Will the Arabic version of neck-COMI be a valid and reliable tool to assess neck pain in the Egyptian patients?