Thoracic Spine Pain
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Thoracic spinal pain (TSP) tends to receive less attention from clinical, epidemiologic, and genetic research communities owing to a reduced incidence in comparison to pain arising from cervical and lumbar derangement. Nevertheless, TSP can be similarly disabling to other forms of spinal pain, imposing significant burdens on the individual and society. Thoracic pain may arise from a multitude of underlying pathologies, including angina pectoris, herpes zoster infection, thoracic disc herniations, pulmonary or pleural tumors, and aneurysms. This chapter focuses on TSP of musculoskeletal origin; however, a thorough history and physical are imperative to avoid overlooking a potentially life-threatening condition.
1987 ◽
Vol 80
(5)
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pp. 286-289
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2021 ◽
2018 ◽
Vol 02
(01)
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pp. E72-E83
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2016 ◽
Vol 25
(4)
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pp. 555-558
2019 ◽