Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Upper Thoracic Pain: A Case Study

2003 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meghann McRae ◽  
Joshua Cleland
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Thoracic Pain ◽  
Upper Thoracic

Differential Diagnosis and Treatment in a Patient With Posterior Upper Thoracic Pain

2006 ◽  
Vol 86 (2) ◽  
pp. 254-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stacie J Fruth
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Trigger Points ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Thoracic Pain ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Right ◽  
Upper Thoracic

Background and Purpose. Determining the source of a patient's pain in the upper thoracic region can be difficult. Costovertebral (CV) and costotransverse (CT) joint hypomobility and active trigger points (TrPs) are possible sources of upper thoracic pain. This case report describes the clinical decision-making process for a patient with posterior upper thoracic pain. Case Description. The patient had a 4-month history of pain; limited cervical, trunk, and shoulder active range of motion; limited and painful mobility of the right CV /CT joints of ribs 3 through 6; and periscapular TrPs. Interventions included CV / CT joint mobilizations, TrP release, and flexibility and postural exercises. Outcomes. The patient reported intermittent mild discomfort after 7 physical therapy sessions. Examination findings were normal, and he was able to resume all preinjury activities. Discussion. This case suggests that CV /CT mobilizations and active TrP release may have been beneficial in reducing pain and restoring function in this patient. [Fruth SJ. Differential diagnosis and treatment in a patient with posterior upper thoracic pain. Phys Ther. 2006;86:254-268.]

Petrous Apex Lesions: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment

Skull Base ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 16 (S 2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Papadopoulou ◽  
Apostolos Papadopoulos ◽  
Giorgos Tzindros ◽  
Nikolaos Marangos
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Petrous Apex

PERANAN RADIOLOGI PADA KASUS TUMOR WILMS’

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-33
Author(s):  
Galuh Ayu Treswari ◽  
Bambang Soeprijanto ◽  
Indrastuti Normahayu ◽  
Lenny Violetta
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Distant Metastasis ◽  
Wilms Tumor ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Tumor Extension ◽  
Abdominal Tumors ◽  
Pathology Reports

Wilms’ tumor is the most frequent renal malignancy in childhood with the highest incidence per year, approximately 7,8 cases per 1.000.000in children under 15 years-old and frequently occurred in 2-5 years of age (highest incidences in 3 years-old). There are many differential diagnosis of intra-abdominal tumors and the correct differential diagnosis are detrimental to the prescribed treatments for the patients.Medical imaging along with pathology reports is a precise way to determine the appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Imaging gives information about tumor extension and distant metastasis, especially useful for indicating pre-operative chemotherapy.

scholarly journals Growing up different in Neolithic China: A contextualised case study and differential diagnosis of a young adult with skeletal dysplasia

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 6-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siân E. Halcrow ◽  
Melanie J. Miller ◽  
Anne Marie E. Snoddy ◽  
Wenquan Fan ◽  
Kate Pechenkina
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Skeletal Dysplasia ◽  
Growing Up

Proximal Humeral Epiphyseal Plate Fracture in a Collegiate Track and Field Decathlete: A Case Study

2008 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-83
Author(s):  
Thomas G. Bowman ◽  
Riann Palmieri-Smith
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Epiphyseal Plate ◽  
Track And Field ◽  
Type I ◽  
Plate Fracture ◽  
Strengthening Exercises ◽  
Competitive Activity ◽  
Salter Harris

Objective:To present the case of an 18-year-old collegiate decathlete with a Salter-Harris type I epiphyseal plate fracture of the proximal humerus.Background:A collegiate decathlete was playing flag football and fell on an outstretched arm. He was taken to the emergency room and diagnosed with a type I epiphyseal plate fracture.Differential Diagnosis:AC sprain, dislocation or subluxation, rotator cuff tear, labral tear.Treatment:Active and passive range of motion exercises were completed after two days of immobilization. He then started strengthening exercises and returned to competitive activity in 10 weeks.Uniqueness:Proximal humeral epiphyseal plate fractures are uncommon injuries, especially in athletes over the age of 15.Conclusions:If an accurate diagnosis is made, an appropriate conservative rehabilitation program can be implemented to safely return an athlete to participation without permanent deformity following a type I Salter-Harris fracture.

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