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Eval of Pt c Thoracic/Rib Pain
Eval of Pt c Thoracic/Rib Pain
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03/08/2013

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Term
Categories of Non-ortho medical conditions
Definition
cardiovascular
pulmonary
GI
integumentary
neurological
Term
___ pts dx c MI do NOT have chest pain on presentation
Definition
1/3
Term
What to do when presented c pt dx c heart disease
Definition
eval risk factors, BMI, BP, HR
Term
What to do when presented c cardiovascular pt dx c fever
Definition
auscultate for pleural rub (pericarditis)
Term
Signs of pulmonary disease (c thoracic symptoms)
Definition
hx of CA
smoker
productive cough
fever (pneumonia)
sharp stabbing pain on inhalation (pneumothorax) >> AUSCULTATE
recent surgery/immobility (PE)
Term
Diff Dx: thoracic spine v. GI
Definition
Hx of CA
N&V c pain in R upper quadrant (cholecystitis)
unexplained wt loss (>10lb/mo)
pain related to eating
symptom relief c antacids
use of NSAIDs (gastric ulcer; >3mos of >1600mg/day)
Melena (gastric ulcer)
Term
Relationship of pain to eating: cause of pain relieved by eating
Definition
duodenal ulcer
Term
Relationship of pain to eating: cause of pain increased by eating
Definition
gastric ulcer
Term
Relationship of pain to eating: cause of pain incr p eating fatty foods
Definition
cholecystitis
Term
Diff Dx: thoracic spine v. integumentary
Definition
rash on extensor surfaces (psoriasis) (usually asymm)
rash in dermatomal distribution on thorax (shingles)
Term
Diff Dx: thoracic spine v. neurological
Definition
UMNL
bladder/bowel changes
Term
Types of acute spinal fx (4)
Definition
compression
burst
fx dislocation
flexion-distraction
Term
_____ of pts involved in traumatic accident are presumed to have SCI until shown otherwise
Definition
100%
Term
Compression fx
Definition
injures ant column
NO neurological deficit
e.g. osteoporotic fx
Term
Burst fx
Definition
injures middle column
retropulsion of bone fragments may >> spinal canal
50% have neuro injury
most common at thoracolumbar jxn
Term
Fx-Dislocation
Definition
involves all three spinal columns
force often involves rotation & shear
75% have neuro injury
high incidence of associ. intra-abd injury
Term
flex-distraction fx: columns involved
Definition
involves post column alone OR all 3 columns ant fulcrum (i.e. lapbelt) unstable if ALLigt fails
Term
Extension injury of spine
Definition
compression of post elements
STABLE
Term
Rx of thoracic fx
Definition
surgical intervention (dependent on degree of cord compromise, instability, deformity)
rigid bracing
Term
Fx 2º to osteoporosis: prevalence (gender)
Definition
F>M
(2:1)
Term
Rate of bone loss in post-menopausal females
Definition
1-3%/yr
Term
osteoporotic fx: spinal column usually affected
Definition
anterior
Term
Osteoporosis: risk factors
Definition
caucasian
thin build
immobility
decr Ca intake
excess use of caffeine or alcohol
early menopause
liver/thyroid/renal disease
Term
Osteoporosis: S/Sx
Definition
acute pain in thoraco-lumbar region
no neuro signs
kyphosis (progressive; >20º can denote instability)
Term
Osteoporosis: Dx instruments
Definition
XRay (only if >30-50%)
DEXA
Term
DEXA scan
Definition
compares pt's BMD to optimal 30yo
views vertebrae, forearm, hip
Term
DEXA scores
Definition
osteoporosis <-2.5
osteopenia -1.1 to -2.4
Term
Rx of osteoporotic fx: surgical
Definition
fusion (0.05% of cases, 2º to neuro deficit)
kyphoplasty (inject collapsed vertebra c bone cement)
Term
Rx of osteoporotic fx: medical
Definition
analgesics
anti-resorptive agents
bone formation agents
diet
Term
examples of anti-resorptive agents (for osteoporosis)
Definition
estrogen
Fosamax (alendronate sodium)
Actonel (risedronate sodium)
Evista (raloxifene)
Miacalcin (calcitonin)
Reclast (zoledronic acid)
Term
Suggestions for diet in osteoporotic pt
Definition
Ca (doses <500mg)
Vit D
Vit K
Mg
Phosphorus
Term
Rx of osteoporotic fx: PT
Definition
rigid orthosis (acute)
ext ex (as tolerated)
paraspinal strengthening
walking
balance ex
postural correction
breathing ex (2º to decr in FVC)
education
Term
Timeframe for osteoporotic fx recovery
Definition
6-8 weeks
Term
**PT recommendation for osteoporosis screening**
Definition
presence of risk factors
pt >65yo
loss of ht, incr kyphosis, or protuberant abdomen
hx of chronic LBP
hx of wrist fx
Term
Types of rib fx
Definition
traumatic (fall, MVA, etc)
pathological (metastatic lesion)
stress fx (elite rowers)
Term
Rib fx: S/Sx
Definition
pain c inspiration
sometimes palpable/visible deformity
Term
Reason of importance to obtain XRay for rib fx
Definition
screen for pneumothorax
Term
Rib fx: Rx no-no
Definition
wrap/tape
Term
Schuermann's Disease: prevalence
Definition
10% of population
pubescent athletes
M=F
Term
Schuermann's Disease: condition
Definition
>> thoracic kyphosis, vertebral wedging
pain c ext & rot
assoc c Schmorl's nodes
postural deformity = main complaint
Term
Schuermann's Disease: Rx
Definition
ex to prevent further kyphosis
± brace
Term
Types of scoliosis
Definition
idiopathic
fxnl
structural
sciatic
Term
Types of idiopathic scoliosis
Definition
infantile
juvenile
adolescent
Term
ST causes of thoracic pain
Definition
IVDs
facet jts
costotransverse jts
mm
ANS
Term
Motion that incr thoracic disc pain
Definition
flex
Term
Most painful motion in thoracic disc issue
Definition
passive rotation
Term
Number of mvmts limited in thoracic disc issue
Definition
2-4 mvmts limited
Term
Thoracic neuroma or neoplasm suspected if this combo of motions/symptoms:
Definition

sidebend away from pain = painful

rotation = painfree

Term
T1 & T2 disc lesions >>
Definition
UE pain
pain reproduced by scap retr & C flex
placing hand behind head = painful
neuro signs = serious disease
Term
Most common disc lesion in thoracic spine
Definition
T9-10
Term
Thoracic zygapophyseal jts: innervation
Definition
med branches of thoracic dorsal rami (innervates synovium)
Term
Thoracic zygapophyseal jts: nociceptors develop 2º to...
Definition
degenerative ∆s
Term
Causes of costotransverse jt dysfxn
Definition
ankylosing spondylitis
assoc c SI pain
RA affect
unusual symptoms (2º to proximity to sympathetic trunk)
Term
Primary v. Secondary thoracic mm pain
Definition
1º: source = lesion of mm attachment
2º: lumbar injury >> reflex spasm of erector spinae
Term
ANS: contributions to thoracic pain/dysfxn
Definition
sympathetic trunk; likely to be stretched by flex/lat flex
common site of osteophytes
Term
Miscellaneous causes of chest wall pain
Definition
adiposa dolorosa
herpes zoster (shingles)
postherpetic neuralgia
mastalgia
Mondor's disease
intercostal neuralgia
rib cartilage strain
Tietze's syndrome
posterior primary rami
T4 syndrome & sympathetic trunk
Term
Adiposa dolorosa =
Definition
painful subq fatty tumors
on medial arms, knees, back
Term
Adiposa dolorosa: predominant population
Definition
post-menopausal women
Term
Adiposa dolorosa: dominant complaint
Definition
pain;
HA & fatigue
Term
Adiposa dolorosa: Rx
Definition
prednisone,
excision
Term
Shingles: symptoms
Definition
burning pain
(2-3 days later)
rash in unilat dermatomal pattern
(lasts 5 days)
(clear in 2 weeks)
Term
Shingles: Rx
Definition
acyclovir for 7-10 days;
NSAIDs (pain)

NO heat modalities
Term
Postherpetic neuralgia
Definition
developed by 20% of pts c shingles
pain/hyperesthesia lasting for >1 mo p rash
frequency incr c age
Term
Postherpetic neuralgia: pain resolution
Definition
spontaneous;
50% within 3 mos
78% in 1 yr
98% in 5 yr
Term
Postherpetic neuralgia: Rx
Definition
TENS (in some cases)
Term
Mastalgia: often related to...
Definition
changing hormonal levels (2º to monthly cycle)
Term
Mondor's Disease =
Definition
thrombophlebitis of subq vv in chest (incl thoracoepigastric v)
lat chest wall pain
minimal inflammation; no fever/chills
symptoms resolve in 1-10wk
insidious onset
3x more common in women
Term
Intercostal Neuralgia
Definition
intercostal neuroma 2º to thoracotomy/mastectomy/fx rib
tenderness at neuroma, c burning pain >> thorax/abdomen
Term
Intercostal Neuralgia: Rx
Definition
nn block injection
Term
Rib cartilage strain: S/Sx
Definition
sharp pain @ costochondral jxn (2º to thorwing)
pain may last ≤6 wk
Term
Rib cartilage strain: Rx
Definition
interferential e-stim
bracing
Term
Tietze's syndrome
Definition
idiopathic costochondral pain
possible inflammation
pain incr c ex
Term
Tietze's syndrome: Rx
Definition
modalities
rest
Term
Rib fx v. Rib sublux: S/Sx
Definition
rib fx: point tender along rib
rib sublux: pain primarily at rib articulations
Term
Rib fx v. Rib sublux: Rx
Definition
rib fx: NO brace
rib sublux: may brace
Term
Referral pattern of T11-12 post primary rami:
Definition
iliac crest
Term
Referral pattern of T7 post primary rami:
Definition
ribs
Term
Referral pattern of [unspecified] post primary rami:
Definition
rhomboid, traps
Term
T4 syndrome:
Definition
T2-T6 = UE sympathetic innervation;
trauma/irritation here >> vague UE pain & sensory ∆s
Term
T4 syndrome: S/Sx
Definition
glove/stocking symptoms
T2-6 segmental ROM >> aggravation
(+) ULTT
(+) slump
r/o TOS
F:M = 3:1
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