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Shoulder pain relieved by root canal.

D Orbach1, E Hiesiger

  • 1Department of Neurology, New York University Medical Center, NY, USA.

Neurology
|November 14, 2001
PubMed
Summary

A tooth root canal treatment unexpectedly resolved chronic shoulder pain in a 73-year-old man. This dental intervention led to complete pain relief, with no recurrence over six months.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Dentistry
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Chronic shoulder pain significantly impacts quality of life.
  • Referred pain can originate from various anatomical sources.

Observation:

  • A 73-year-old male presented with a 6-month history of moderate to severe shoulder pain.
  • The patient had undergone root canal therapy on a premolar tooth ipsilateral to the affected shoulder.

Findings:

  • The shoulder pain resolved suddenly and completely following the dental procedure.
  • The patient experienced sustained pain relief for at least six months post-treatment.

Implications:

  • This case suggests a potential link between dental pathology and shoulder pain.
  • Further investigation into referred pain mechanisms from dental origins is warranted.
  • Dental treatment may offer an alternative therapeutic approach for specific cases of idiopathic shoulder pain.

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