International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research

Authors
Dr. Priyanshu Joshi, Dr. Usha Singh, Dr. Niketa Shobhit

Abstract
Cervical radiculopathy is one of the commonest musculoskeletal conditions. The etiology of cervical radiculopathy is poorly understood. In spite of long duration for treatment protocol recurrence rate is common. Objective: The present study was undertaken to observe the prevalence of cervical radiculopathy and factors which are responsible for its underlying cause. Method: 60 subjects diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy were included in the study. The data was collected by questionnaire form and was analyzed using SPSS 14.0 and graph pad 6.7 version. Result: 80% of cases were in the age group between 30-40 years and 20% were more than 40 years. 33.33% was males and 66.66% females. In occupation wise distribution 33.33% subjects were housewives, 20% were clerks. In computer operator 91.66% were females and 8.33% were males. In involvement of radiculopathy to right hand was 75% and 16.66% of left involved Conclusion: From the present study it is concluded that the prevalence of cervical radiculopathy is strenuous work related.