An investigation into the efficacy of a first rib manipulation in individuals experiencing mechanical neck pain : a pilot study

Mapping Intimacies ◽

10.51415/10321/2786 ◽

2004 ◽

Author(s):

◽

Bruce Sholto Douglas

Keyword(s):

Cervical Spine ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Neck Pain ◽

Chest Wall ◽

Anterior Chest Wall ◽

First Rib ◽

History Of ◽

Awkward Posture ◽

Interscapular Region

Mechanical neck pain is defined as a restriction of movement of the neck, which frequently refers pain to the occiput, shoulders, nuchal muscles, interscapular region and anterior chest wall, and is usually due to a history of trauma or awkward posture of the cervical spine

Download Full-text

Chest wall mass: what lies beneath?

Emergency Medicine Journal ◽

10.1136/emermed-2018-207503 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 35 (10) ◽

pp. 586-586

Author(s):

Claire Elaine Richards ◽

Ahmed Mamdouh Taha Mostafa ◽

Amr Elmoheen

Keyword(s):

Mycobacterium Tuberculosis ◽

Medical History ◽

Chest Wall ◽

Vital Signs ◽

Cervical Lymphadenopathy ◽

Anterior Chest Wall ◽

List Type ◽

History Of ◽

Wall Mass ◽

Chest Wall Mass

Clinical introductionA 24-year-old Filipino man attended the ED with a 1-month history of a discrete swelling over his upper anterior chest wall that was rapidly increasing in size and tenderness. He denied any other symptoms. His medical history was unremarkable.Examination revealed a tender, 7 cm × 6 cm mass over the upper part of the sternum (figure 1). The surface was smooth, it was immobile, non-compressible and the overlying skin was normothermic but mildly erythematous. Cervical lymphadenopathy was present. His vital signs were normal.Figure 1Chest wall mass.QuestionWhat is the most likely diagnosis?LipomaChondrosarcomaLymphomaMycobacterium tuberculosis (TB)

Download Full-text

Immediate effects on cervical mobility and spiratory flow, after bilateral manipulation of first rib, in non-specific chronic neck pain: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

10.21203/rs.3.rs-19708/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Juan Jose Gonzalez-Gerez ◽

Carlos Bernal Utrera ◽

Ernesto Anarte ◽

Cleofas Rodriguez-Blanco

Keyword(s):

Cervical Spine ◽

Neck Pain ◽

Pulmonary Function ◽

Thoracic Spine ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Chronic Neck Pain ◽

Easy Access ◽

Clinical Trial Registry ◽

Significance Level ◽

First Rib

Abstract Background: Numerous publications have showed the biomechanical influence of thoracic spine on cervical spine. Recently, some authors have pointed out the role of other physiological systems in this relationship, what have been calle interdependence regional model. It has been studies that interventions applied over thoracic spine have a neurophysiological influence on cervical spine and respiratory system. Our study evaluates the influence of bilateral manipulative technique of first rib on pain and pulmonary function in subjects with chronic non-specific neck pain.Methods: The immediate changes produced by bilateral direct manipulation (HVLA) of first rib in subjects with non-specific chronic neck pain will be studied. The sample will be randomly divided into two groups, experimental and placebo. As dependent variables of the study, we will measure the peak expiratory flow and cervical rom. Findings will be analyzed statistically considering a 5% significance level (p ≤ 0.05)Discussion: Our study aims to provide knowledge about the influence of bilateral manipulative technique of first rib in pain and pulmonary capacity in subjects with non-specific chronic neck pain. The efficacy of this technique may entail an easy access and low cost strategy in patients with pain and a reduction in pulmonary function. Trial registration Brazilian Clinical Trial Registry, RBR-4dsvfy. Registered on 17 March 2020.

Download Full-text

Picture Quiz: A Case of Sudden Severe Chest Pain

Acute Medicine Journal ◽

10.52964/amja.0149 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 27-27

Author(s):

Mustafa Abu Rabia ◽

◽

P Sullivan ◽

Stavros M Stivaros. ◽

◽

...

Keyword(s):

Chest Pain ◽

Medical History ◽

Chest Wall ◽

Epigastric Pain ◽

Anterior Chest Wall ◽

Sudden Onset ◽

Severe Chest Pain ◽

History Of ◽

Previous Medical History

An 18-year-old male with no previous medical history presented to hospital with sudden onset of acute epigastric pain radiating to the anterior chest wall and both shoulders. There was no history of recent trauma and he had not been vomiting.

Download Full-text

Thoracic ranula: an extremely rare case

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1258/0022215053561503 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 119 (3) ◽

pp. 233-234 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Claudine Elizabeth Pang ◽

Tee Sin Lee ◽

Kenny Peter Pang ◽

Yoke Teen Pang

Keyword(s):

Chest Wall ◽

Rare Case ◽

Subcutaneous Tissue ◽

Anterior Chest Wall ◽

Thoracic Wall ◽

History Of Surgery ◽

Transcervical Approach ◽

First Case ◽

History Of

We present the first case of a thoracic ranula which originated from the left submandibular area extending into the subcutaneous tissue planes of the anterior chest wall. The patient had a history of surgery for a previous benign left salivary gland cyst, and presented with an enlarging mass in the anterior chest wall. This was a recurrence of a ranula, with an extension into the anterior thoracic wall. The thoracic ranula was excised, together with ipsilateral sublingual and submandibular glands, via a transcervical approach. No recurrence was detected over a 3-year post-operative follow up.

Download Full-text

The effect of Saunders traction and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on the cervical spine range of motion in patients reporting neck pain - pilot study

Ortopedia Traumatologia Rehabilitacja ◽

10.5604/15093492.1024714 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 14 (6) ◽

pp. 1-10 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Andrzej Myśliwiec ◽

Edward Saulicz ◽

Michał Kuszewski ◽

Tomasz Wolny ◽

Mariola Saulicz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cervical Spine ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Neck Pain ◽

Range Of Motion ◽

Nerve Stimulation ◽

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation ◽

Electrical Nerve Stimulation

Download Full-text

Waste not, want not: Report of a completely calcified C1-C2 juxtafacet cyst and literature review

Surgical Neurology International ◽

10.25259/sni_574_2021 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

pp. 369

Author(s):

Luca Ruggeri ◽

Lara Brunasso ◽

Giovanni Urrico ◽

Raffaele Alessandrello ◽

Giovanni Cinquemani ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cervical Spine ◽

Literature Review ◽

Neck Pain ◽

Cervical Cord ◽

Surgical Removal ◽

Case Description ◽

Juxtafacet Cyst ◽

Cervical Cyst ◽

History Of ◽

Ct Studies

Background: Calcified juxtafacet cysts in the cervical spine are extremely rate. Such symptomatic cysts commonly cause neck pain, radiculopathy, or even myelopathy. MR and CT studies typically document cord/ root compression. On occasion, some of these cysts will spontaneously regress, while many others may warrant surgical removal. Case Description: A 70-year-old male presented with a 2-year history of a progressive tetraparesis. The preoperative MR/CT studies showed a C1-C2 left extradural mass occupying more than half of the spinal canal. On MR, it was homogeneously hypointense on both T1- and T2-weighted images, while the CT showed a calcified cyst. Intraoperative and histopathological findings documented a calcified cervical juxtafacet cyst (i.e. ganglion subtype) that was fully excised without sequelae. Conclusion: C1-C2 juxtafacet cervical cyst should be considered when a patient presents with myelopathy due to a calcified MR/CT documented paraspinal lesion contributing to significant cervical cord/root compression.

Download Full-text

Immediate effects on cervical mobility and spiratory flow, after bilateral manipulation of first rib, in non-specific chronic neck pain: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

10.21203/rs.3.rs-19708/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Juan Jose Gonzalez-Gerez ◽

Carlos Bernal Utrera ◽

Ernesto Anarte ◽

Cleofas Rodriguez-Blanco

Keyword(s):

Cervical Spine ◽

Neck Pain ◽

Pulmonary Function ◽

Thoracic Spine ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Chronic Neck Pain ◽

Easy Access ◽

Clinical Trial Registry ◽

Significance Level ◽

First Rib

Abstract Background: Numerous publications have showed the biomechanical influence of thoracic spine on cervical spine. Recently, some authors have pointed out the role of other physiological systems in this relationship, what have been calle interdependence regional model. It has been studies that interventions applied over thoracic spine have a neurophysiological influence on cervical spine and respiratory system. Our study evaluates the influence of bilateral manipulative technique of first rib on pain and pulmonary function in subjects with chronic non-specific neck pain. Methods: The immediate changes produced by bilateral direct manipulation (HVLA) of first rib in subjects with non-specific chronic neck pain will be studied. The sample will be randomly divided into two groups, experimental and placebo. As dependent variables of the study, we will measure the peak expiratory flow and cervical rom. Findings will be analyzed statistically considering a 5% significance level (p ≤ 0.05) Discussion: Our study aims to provide knowledge about the influence of bilateral manipulative technique of first rib in pain and pulmonary capacity in subjects with non-specific chronic neck pain. The efficacy of this technique may entail an easy access and low cost strategy in patients with pain and a reduction in pulmonary function. Trial registration Brazilian Clinical Trial Registry, RBR-4dsvfy. Registered on 17 March 2020. Retrospectively registered

Download Full-text