Name of the student teacher -: Ms.

Godhuli Ghosh
Health talk Topic -: Cervical Spondylosis
Venue -: Neuro Male Ward (general), MIMHANSE
Date -: 15.11.201
Time -: 10-11am
Group involved -: Patient
Student strength -: 1
Method of teaching learning -: Health education
A.V Aids -: Charts
Evaluator -: Mrs. Arul Malar, Lecturer, Medical-Surgical Department
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:- Patient answered some of the questions regarding the cervical spondylosis
GENERAL OBJECTIVES-: At the end of the education, patient will be able to gain the knowledge regarding the cervical spondylosis and will
effectively maintain the life style

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE-: The patient will be able to

 Introduce about the topic.

 Discuss the cause.
 List out the symptoms.
 Enlist the diagnostic evaluation
 Explain the treatment
SL. Time Specific Content Teaching-Learning Evaluation
N Objectives Activities and A V
O Aids
1. 1min To introduce the INTRODUCTION: Student teacher
topic Cervical spondylosis is usually an age-related condition that affects the introduces the topic
joints in your neck. It develops as a result of the wear and tear of the with the help of
cartilage and bones are of the cervical spine. While it is largely due to charts and patient
age, it can be caused by other factors as well. Alternative names for it listens carefully.
include cervical osteoarthritis and neck arthritis.

2. 1min To discuss the CAUSES: Student teacher What are the

causes. discusses the causes causes?
 neck injuries with the help of
 work-related activities that put extra strain on your neck from charts and patient
heavy lifting, listens carefully.
 holding your neck in an uncomfortable position for prolonged
periods of time, or repeating the same neck movements throughout
the day (repetitive stress)
 genetic factors (family history of cervical spondylosis)
 smoking
 being overweight and inactive
3. 1min To list out the SYMPTOMS: Student teacher list List out the
symptoms out the symptoms symptoms.
Most people with cervical spondylosis don’t have noticeable symptoms. If with the help of
symptoms do occur, they can range from mild to severe and may develop charts and patient
listens carefully.
gradually or occur suddenly.

One common symptom is pain around the shoulder blade. Patients will
complain of pain along the arm and in the fingers. The pain might
increase on standing sitting, sneezing, coughing, or backward tilting of
 the neck.

Another common symptom is muscle weakness. Muscle weakness makes

it hard to lift the arms or hold objects firmly.

Other common signs include:

 a stiff neck that becomes worse

 headaches that mostly occur in the back of the head
 tingling or numbness that mainly affects shoulders and arms,
although it can also occur in the legs

4. 2min To enlist the

diagnostic Student teacher What is
evaluation DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION: enlists the tests with diagnostic
the help of charts evaluation?
 X-rays can be used to check for bone spurs and other and patient listens
abnormalities. carefully.
 A computerized tomography scan (CT scan) can provide more
detailed images of your neck.
 Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which produces images using
radio waves and a magnetic field, helps locate pinched nerves.
 A myelogram uses a dye injection to highlight certain areas of the
spine; CT scans or X-rays are then used to provide more detailed
images of these areas.

Nerve Function Tests

 An electromyogram (EMG) is used to check if your nerves are

functioning normally when sending signals to your muscles; it
 measures your nerves’ electrical activity.
 A nerve conduction study is used to check the speed and strength
5. 3min To explain the Student teacher
of the signals your nerves send; this is done by placing electrodes Briefly explain
treatment on your skin where the nerve is located. explains the the treatment.
treatment with the
TREATMENT: help of charts and
patient listens
Treatments for cervical spondylosis focus on providing pain relief, carefully.
lowering the risk of permanent damage, and helping you lead a normal
life. Non-surgical methods are usually very effective.

Physical Therapy

Your doctor might send you to a physical therapist for treatment. Physical
therapy helps you stretch your neck and shoulder muscles and makes
them stronger, which helps relieve pain. You might also have neck
traction, which involves using weights to increase the space between the
cervical joints and relieve the pressure on the cervical discs and nerve
roots.

Medications

Your doctor might prescribe certain medications if over-the-counter drugs

don’t work. These include:

 muscle relaxants, such as cyclobenzaprine, to treat muscle spasms

 narcotics, such as hydrocodone, for pain relief
 anti-seizure drugs, such as gabapentin, to relieve pain caused by
nerve damage
 steroid injections, such as prednisone, for pain relief
 Surgery

If your condition is severe and doesn’t respond to other forms of

treatment, you might need surgery. This can involve getting rid of bone
6. spurs, parts of your neck bones, or herniated disks to give your spinal
cord and nerves more room. Surgery is rarely necessary for cervical
spondylosis.

CONCLUSION:
7.
Introduce the topic, explains the causes and symptoms, list out the
diagnostic evaluation and explain the treatment of stroke.

REFERENCE:

 1.Black Joyee M, Hawks Jane Hokanson; Medical Surgical

Nursing vol 2, 2007, 7th edition, Saunders, Missouri.

 2.Lewis L.Sharon, Heitkemper Margaret; Medical Surgical

Nursing, 2011, Elsevier, Noida.

 Smeltzer, Suzanne C & Bare, Brinda G; 2010, “ Textbook of

Medical Surgical Nursing”vol – 1, 12 th
edition.Lippincott.Williams & Wilkins, Missouri.
Reference:-

PubMed: http://www.pubmed.org.
 PANNA DHAI MAA SUBHARTI NURSING COLLEGE

HEALTH TALK
ON
CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS
Submitted To:
Mrs. Arul Malar
Asst. Prof, HOD,
Medical- Surgical Nursing
Subharti College of Nursing

Submitted By:
Godhuli Ghosh
M.Sc. Nursing 2nd Year
Medical- Surgical Nursing