Scapulocostal Syndrome Scapulocostal syndrome is a clinical syndrome characterized by pain and paresthesias over the medial border of the scapula that radiate into the neck, upper triceps, chest wall, and distal upper extremity. The pain is burning and aching. The intensity level of pain associated with scapulocostal syndrome is moderate. Also known as traveling salesman …
Hyoid Syndrome Hyoid syndrome is caused by calcification and inflammation of the attachment of the stylohyoid ligament to the hyoid bone. The stylohyoid ligament’s cephalad attachment is to the styloid process, and its caudal attachment is to the hyoid bone. Tendinitis of the other muscular attachments to the hyoid bone also may contribute to this …
Omohyoid Syndrome – 6 Interesting Facts What are the Symptoms of Omohyoid Syndrome or omohyoid muscle pain? The symptoms of omohyoid syndrome may include: How is Omohyoid Syndrome diagnosed? What are the Differential Diagnosis? How is this condition treated? What are the Complications? Clinical Pearls Summary Omohyoid syndrome, also known as superior belly syndrome, is …
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Acute Calcific Prevertebral Tendinitis The tendons of the longus colli, longus capitis, anterior rectus capitis, and rectus muscles lie in the anterior cervical space and are prone to the development of tendinitis. Tendinitis of these muscles is usually caused either by repetitive trauma to the musculotendinous apparatus or by the deposition of calcium hydroxyapatite crystals. …
Neck Tongue Syndrome Neck-tongue syndrome is a rare condition characterized by pain in the neck associated with numbness of the ipsilateral half of the tongue that is aggravated by movement of the upper cervical spine. This unusual constellation of symptoms is thought to be due to compression of the C2 nerve root by compromise of …
Sternohyoid Syndrome Although trauma is the common denominator in patients with omohyoid syndrome, there is usually no history of trauma in patients suffering from sternohyoid syndrome. The clinical presentation of sternohyoid syndrome mirrors that of omohyoid syndrome. Both painful conditions present as anterior supraclavicular neck pain with associated dysphagia and a foreign body sensation in …
Supraspinatus Tendinitis Supraspinatus tendinitis can manifest as an acute or chronic painful condition of the shoulder. Acute supraspinatus tendinitis usually occurs in younger patients after overuse or misuse of the shoulder joint. Inciting factors may include carrying heavy loads in front of and away from the body, throwing injuries, or the vigorous use of exercise …