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What is a potential source of thoracic pain that may have serious ramifications if missed?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 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)?
What is the most common type of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)?
Which anatomic variants may predispose a person to 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)?
Which of the following is NOT a common subjective finding in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)?
What is the management for 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)?
Which of the following is NOT a common objective finding in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)?
What is the main cause of Scheuermann Disease?
What is the main cause of Scheuermann Disease?
What are some other sources of pain in the thoracic region?
What are some other sources of pain in the thoracic region?
What is the difference between somatic referral and visceral referral?
What is the difference between somatic referral and visceral referral?
What are some non-mechanical causes of thoracic pain?
What are some non-mechanical causes of thoracic pain?
What is the treatment for Zygapophyseal (Facet) Joint Pain?
What is the treatment for Zygapophyseal (Facet) Joint Pain?
