Anesthesia Key

Abstract Entrapment of the anterior cutaneous branch of the intercostal nerve is an uncommon and a frequently overlooked cause of anterior abdominal wall pain. The most common site of entrapment…

Abstract The costovertebral joint is a true joint; it is susceptible to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, Reiter’s syndrome, and, in particular, ankylosing spondylitis. The joint is often traumatized during…

Abstract Thoracic vertebral compression fracture is one of the most common causes of dorsal spine pain. Vertebral compression fractures are most often the result of osteoporosis, but they may also…

Abstract Nephrolithaises, which are also known as renal caculi and kidney stones, are stone-like deposits of acid salts and minerals that form within the kidneys when these substances exist in…

Abstract Postherpetic neuralgia is one of the most difficult pain syndromes to treat. It affects 10% of patients with acute herpes zoster. Although the reason that this painful condition occurs…

Abstract Essentially all patients who undergo thoracotomy suffer from acute postoperative pain. This acute pain syndrome invariably responds to the rational use of systemic and spinal opioids, as well as…

Abstract Fractured ribs are among the most common causes of chest wall pain; they are usually associated with trauma to the chest wall. In osteoporotic patients or in patients with…

Abstract Precordial catch syndrome, also known as Texidor’s twinge, is a common cause of chest wall pain. Occurring most frequently in adolescents and young adults, precordial catch syndrome is the…

Abstract Sesamoiditis is characterized by tenderness and pain over the flexor aspect of the thumb or, much less commonly, the index finger. When grasping something, the patient often feels that…

Abstract Many patients with noncardiogenic chest pain suffer from costosternal joint pain. Most commonly, the costosternal joints become painful in response to inflammation as a result of overuse or misuse…