| Painful rib syndrome. A variant of myofascial pain syndrome. | |
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PMID: 9582727 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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1. Painful rib syndrome has many similarities to a new classification of pain conditions called myofascial pain syndrome. Both conditions respond well to noninvasive, supportive nursing interventions. 2. Painful rib syndrome is characterized by pain in the upper abdomen or lower chest, a tender spot on the costal margin, and reproduction of pain when pressing on the tender spot or trigger point. 3. The most critical intervention is to explain the benign nature of the condition, and provide support that the pain is real and can be managed. Prognosis is not gender or age specific, but is related to treatment response. 4. Employees and their families living and working with pain syndromes need the nurses' ongoing support and advocacy. Pain syndromes are difficult to diagnose and treatment may not eliminate the pain. |
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Authors:
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K H Hughes |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: AAOHN journal : official journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses Volume: 46 ISSN: 0891-0162 ISO Abbreviation: AAOHN J Publication Date: 1998 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-06-04 Completed Date: 1998-06-04 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8608669 Medline TA: AAOHN J Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 115-20 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Saint Luke's College, Kansas City, MO, USA. |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Child Diagnosis, Differential Female Humans Male Middle Aged Myofascial Pain Syndromes / classification, diagnosis*, etiology, therapy* Occupational Diseases / classification, diagnosis*, etiology, therapy* Ribs* Risk Factors |
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