Thoracic spine and Chest wall Pain
Thoracic spine and Chest wall Pain This section covers pain anywhere between shoulders to the bottom of ribs. It can arise from Inside the thoracic cavity (inside chest) From the chest wall including the thoracic spine Be referred from the neighbouring areas and structures such as abdomen, cervical spine. Chest wall pain can originate from any of the chest wall structures including bones, joints, muscles, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, nerves, skin and soft tissue. It generally increases with arm movement and is accompanied by localised tenderness. Some common conditions/situations leading to chest wall pain are Prolonged unaccustomed physical activity. This may cause muscle soreness which can persist Trauma/fall with fracture of ribs or vertebrae . In presence of osteoporosis even trivial trauma can lead to fractures. The event may be difficult to remember specially when the onset of pain is delayed Spine can be a source of posterior chest pain. Pai...