Thoracic Pathologies

Question 1

what is Scheurmann’s (Kyphosis) Disease?

Answer 1

a condition that affects the spine, causing it to curve abnormally, typically in the upper back

Question 2

what happens to the vertebrae in Scheurmann’s (Kyphosis) Disease?

Answer 2

the vertebrae grow unevenly, making them wedged-shaped rather than rectangular

Question 3

what does the ankylosing spondylitis affect?

Answer 3

affects the axial skeleton

Question 4

what type of disorder is ankylosing spondylitis?

Answer 4

a chronic inflammatory disorder

Question 5

what is thoracic osteoporosis?

Answer 5

a condition where the bones in the middle part of the spine become weak and brittle

Question 6

what is thoracic outlet syndrome?

Answer 6

occurs when nerves or blood vessels are compressed by the rib, collarbone or neck muscles at the top of the outlet

Question 7

what are the symptoms of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?

Answer 7

• vague aching in the neck, shoulders and hands
• UL pain, weakness, numbness aggravated by elevation of arm

-Clumsiness/weakness of hands

Question 8

what is T4 syndrome?

Answer 8

a diagnosis of exclusion when all other diagnosis do not fit the clinical pattern

Question 9

what are symptoms of T4 syndrome?

Answer 9

• UL Paraesthia
• Weakness
• Reduced thoracic movement
• Tenderness on palpation of T4 vertebrae
• Hands feeling hot, cold or swollen