10 Questions
What is the primary symptom of costochondritis?
Pain in the upper costochondral and sternocostal joints
How is costochondritis differentiated from Tietze syndrome?
By the location of swelling in the costal cartilage
What is believed to be the cause of costochondritis?
Repetitive minor trauma
How is costochondritis diagnosed?
Predominantly clinical based on physical examination and medical history
How is persistent discomfort from costochondritis managed?
Intercostal nerve blocking injection with corticosteroids and local anesthetic
Which of the following is the primary cause of costochondritis?
Repetitive minor trauma
How common is chest pain as a symptom of costochondritis in emergency department presentations?
It is present in 90% of cases of costochondritis
What distinguishes Tietze syndrome from costochondritis?
Swelling of the costal cartilage
How is costochondritis primarily diagnosed?
Predominantly clinical and based on physical examination and medical history
In cases with persistent discomfort, what treatment option may be considered for management of costochondritis?
Intercostal nerve blocking injection with corticosteroids and local anesthetic
Test your knowledge of the clinical application, principles, and safe patient care required for entry-level physical therapist practitioners as per the January 2024 test content outline.
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