ME84.1

Thoracic spine pain

Dor na coluna torácica

Category

Definition

This area can be divided into upper, middle and lower thirds. Pain felt lateral to this area is defined as posterior chest wall pain, and does not constitute thoracic spinal pain.

Exclusions

  • Chronic primary thoracic pain
  • Chronic secondary musculoskeletal pain
  • Chronic neuropathic pain

Index Terms

Thoracic spine painThoracic painThoracic pain myofascialthoracic trigger pointsmyofascial pain and dysfunction syndrome, thorax