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- Ligament and Joint Sprains
Sprained 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 Herniations
Herniations 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.
- Arthritis
The 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.
- Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis 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.
- Scoliosis
Scoliosis 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.
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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 is mild thoracic dextroscolisis?
Mild thoracic dextroscoliosis refers to a slight curvature of the spine to the right in the thoracic (middle) region. It is considered mild when the angle of curvature is less than 20 degrees. Treatment options may include physical therapy, regular monitoring, and sometimes bracing.
What does slight dextroscoliosis of the mid thoracic spine means?
change the position of vertebral colum right or left
What is thoracic dextroscoliosis of the colon?
scoliosis means any kind of curvature. here dextroscoliosis means a curvature to the right side of the part of the spine that your ribs are attached- can be minor sometimes called 'hunchedbacked'. but can also be serious as can restrict the lung capacity.
What is the difference between dextroscoliosis and levoscoliosis?
When looking at someone from the rear. Levoscoliosis is when the curve of the spine is to the left, therefore the spine is bending to the right. Dextroscoliosis is when the curve of the spine is to the right, therefore the spine is bending to the left.
What is mild dextroscoliosis of the thoracic spine means?
Mild dextroscoliosis of the thoracic spine refers to a condition where the thoracic (upper/mid-back) spine is curved to the right side in a gentle manner. This curvature is measured using the Cobb angle on X-rays, with mild typically indicating an angle of less than 20 degrees. Dextroscoliosis specifically denotes a right-sided curvature, as opposed to levoscoliosis which would be a left-sided curvature. Treatment options may include physical therapy, bracing, or in severe cases, surgery.
What does mild dextroscoliosis may be positional?
To answer this, it would be easiest to break the word dextroscoliosis into its parts. Dextro comes from the Latin word for "right", and scoliosis is curvature of the spine. Given this information, mild dextroscoliosis refers to a minor curvature of the spine toward the right side of the body.
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.
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.
Is it dangerous to have dextroscoliosis of the thoracic spine and levoscoliosis of the lumbar spine?
Dangerous? Well... I had this about 15 years ago and I am still alive. 46 degree curve to the right for the lumbar and 18 degree curve to the left in thoracic. The Lumbar curve was eventually corrected with surgery/rods/screws. I'm still stuck with the upper curve, and have lots of muscle pain, nerve pain, headaches, back pain, fibromyalgia, and bad posture.... ya.... at least I'm alive and not dying though!
