Thoracic Region Pain Sources Quiz

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What is a potential source of thoracic pain that may have serious ramifications if missed?

Viral Referred Pain

Shingles (correct)

Cloward’s Sign

Scheuermann Disease

When considering somatic referral for thoracic pain, what should be taken into account?

Thoracic pain worsens with neck movements (correct)

Onset of symptoms is clearly related to physical activity

Clear mechanical aggravating factors are present

Symptoms can be reproduced on thoracic objective examination

Which condition is characterized by painful blisters along the line of a nerve in the thoracic region?

Scheuermann Disease

Shingles (correct)

Non-Mechanical Thoracic Pain

Cloward’s Sign

What is a distinguishing feature of non-mechanical causes of thoracic pain?

There are systemic signs and symptoms like shortness of breath Signup and view all the answers

In somatic referral for thoracic pain, what is a potential indicator to consider the cervical spine as a source of pain?

Pain worsening with thoracic movements Signup and view all the answers

When assessing thoracic pain, what may suggest a non-mechanical cause?

Pain that comes and goes in waves Signup and view all the answers

What is a common subjective finding in patients with referred facet or costo-transverse joint symptoms?

Localized sharp pain over the affected joint on one side Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common objective finding in patients with referred facet or costo-transverse joint symptoms?

Normal range of motion and pain-free movements Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of management for patients with referred facet or costo-transverse joint symptoms?

Implementing joint mobilization and soft tissue techniques Signup and view all the answers

In patients with referred facet or costo-transverse joint symptoms, which movement is likely to exacerbate their pain?

Deep breathing Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible management option for referred facet or costo-transverse joint symptoms involving muscle assessment?

Joint mobilization and soft tissue intervention Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)?

Neurogenic Signup and view all the answers

Which anatomic variants may predispose a person to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common subjective finding in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)?

Symptoms only present during sleep Signup and view all the answers

What is the management for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)?

Education, Physiotherapy, Activity modification, Postural training, Stretching, Mobilisation techniques, Neural mobilisation, TENS, Medical - NSAIDs, muscle relaxants, botox, Surgery Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common objective finding in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)?

None of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of Scheuermann Disease?

Genetic factors Signup and view all the answers

What are some other sources of pain in the thoracic region?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between somatic referral and visceral referral?

Somatic referral is pain referred from a damaged tissue, while visceral referral is pain referred from a damaged organ. Signup and view all the answers

What are some non-mechanical causes of thoracic pain?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for Zygapophyseal (Facet) Joint Pain?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Thoracic Region Pain Sources Quiz

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What is a potential source of thoracic pain that may have serious ramifications if missed?

When considering somatic referral for thoracic pain, what should be taken into account?

Which condition is characterized by painful blisters along the line of a nerve in the thoracic region?

What is a distinguishing feature of non-mechanical causes of thoracic pain?

In somatic referral for thoracic pain, what is a potential indicator to consider the cervical spine as a source of pain?

When assessing thoracic pain, what may suggest a non-mechanical cause?

What is a common subjective finding in patients with referred facet or costo-transverse joint symptoms?

Which of the following is NOT a common objective finding in patients with referred facet or costo-transverse joint symptoms?

What is a key aspect of management for patients with referred facet or costo-transverse joint symptoms?

In patients with referred facet or costo-transverse joint symptoms, which movement is likely to exacerbate their pain?

What is a possible management option for referred facet or costo-transverse joint symptoms involving muscle assessment?

What is the most common type of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)?

Which anatomic variants may predispose a person to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)?

Which of the following is NOT a common subjective finding in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)?

What is the management for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)?

Which of the following is NOT a common objective finding in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)?

What is the main cause of Scheuermann Disease?

What are some other sources of pain in the thoracic region?

What is the difference between somatic referral and visceral referral?

What are some non-mechanical causes of thoracic pain?

What is the treatment for Zygapophyseal (Facet) Joint Pain?

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