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What does thoracic mean?
It pertains to the thorax... But you can use it as a thoracic spine, thoracic surgery, thoracic cavity, thoracic outlet syndrome, thoracic spine pain, thoracic vertebrae, thoracic medicine, thoracic surgeons, thoracic strains, sprain thoracic, or thoracic spine disorder; it's pretty self explanatory.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to the thorax?
Assuming it's back pain, the clinical term is "Pain in the thoracic spine" ICD 724.1
What is Thoracic spondylosis?
A degenerative joint disease affecting the thoracic spine, causing local pain and stiffness. Associated with degenerative changes in the thoracic spine. ICD code 721.2, 721.41, 722.72,or 722.92
What is An excessive concave curvature of the thoracic spine?
Either Scoliosis or Kyphosis. Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine, primarily in the thoracic region. Kyphosis is the forward bending of the thoracic region, the "round back" deformity.
What causes the thoracic hunp in Scoliosis?
There are many causes. The most common is of a birth defect where the tissue near the spine is abnormal. The spine then begins to show scoliosis during adolesence.
What is Spurring in the lower thoracic spine?
What is spurring in the lower thoracic spine? Please be specific
What is a small thoracic defect in the spine?
A malformation, break, or hernia of the thoracic vertebrae in the spine.
Lordosis affects the thoracic vertebrae?
Lordosis typically affects the lumbar spine, causing an excessive inward curve. It is less common for lordosis to affect the thoracic vertebrae, as the thoracic spine naturally has a slight outward curve called kyphosis. Any abnormal curve in the thoracic spine can lead to pain and other symptoms.
2 The Thoracic vertebrae is inferior to the lumbar vertebrae?
the thoracic spine is above the lumbar spine which means ALL thoracic vertebrae are superior to the lumbar vertebrae.
How can I strengthen my thoracic spine to improve my posture and overall back health?
To strengthen your thoracic spine for better posture and back health, focus on exercises like rows, lat pulldowns, and thoracic extensions. These exercises target the muscles in your upper back and can help improve your posture and reduce back pain. Additionally, practicing good posture throughout the day and incorporating regular stretching can also help maintain a healthy thoracic spine.
What is thoracic dextroscoliosis of the spine?
Thoracic dextroscoliosis is a type of spinal curvature where the spine curves to the right in the thoracic (upper/mid back) region. It can lead to postural changes, back pain, and potential complications if severe. Treatment may involve physical therapy, bracing, or in some cases, surgery.
What are the symptoms of dextroscoliosis of the thoracic spine?
Ligament and Joint SprainsSprained ligaments and joints in the thoracic spine are other common sources of pain. The joints and surrounding ligaments that can become injured are the facet joints, which interconnect the vertebrae, and the costovertebral joints, which connect the vertebrae to ribs. Facet joint sprains often restrict movement and generate sharp and pulsating pain, whereas costovertebral sprains are often described as intense and stabbing. Athletic injury and sleeping on an inappropriate mattress and/or pillow are common causes of sprains.Disc HerniationsHerniations occur less frequently in the thoracic spine due to its relative lack of flexibility. However, according to one medical study, 37 percent of asymptomatic patients were found to have a herniated thoracic disc on MRI scans and did not develop pain even 26 months later. But when symptomatic, herniated discs can irritate nerve roots, causing burning or electric pain, often around the rib cage. Trauma and advanced arthritis are causes of thoracic herniations.ArthritisThe degenerative arthritis that occurs in the thoracic spine is called spondylosis, and is considered common among both sexes beyond age 45. Spondylosis involves disc degeneration and bone spur formation. The early stages of thoracic spondylosis can create achy stiffness between the shoulder blades. The stiffness is usually worse in the mornings, but better with activity. Advanced joint and disc degeneration can lead to herniations and nerve entrapments.OsteoporosisOsteoporosis is a disease of reduced bone density and mineralization. With progression, the main consequence is a vertebral compression fracture, which happens more often in the thoracic region than anywhere else in the spine. The symptoms of the fractures are sudden, sharp thoracic pain, sometimes with shooting nerve pain, and made worse by coughing and sneezing. Multiple thoracic fractures lead to stooped posture, loss of height and chronic pain with loss of mobility.ScoliosisScoliosis is an unnatural curvature of the spine that most commonly occurs in the thoracic region. It most frequently affects adolescent females, and has no known cause. Pain from scoliosis can range from none to severe, depending on the extent of deformity and loss of flexibility. If there is a severe thoracic deformity, then mere breathing can cause pain.
