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The painful arm.

J Murtagh1

  • 1Department of Community Medicine, Box Hill Hospital, Monash University.

Australian Family Physician
|September 1, 1990
PubMed
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Cervical spine issues are a common, overlooked cause of arm pain and paresthesia. Differentiating between thoracic outlet syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, and cervical spondylosis is key for effective diagnosis and treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Orthopedics
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Arm pain presents a frequent diagnostic challenge.
  • Regional pain syndromes like carpal tunnel and tennis elbow are common causes.
  • Referred pain syndromes can be confusing, necessitating a broader differential diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the cervical spine as a common and often overlooked source of arm pain and paresthesia.
  • To differentiate the diagnostic clues for thoracic outlet syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, and cervical spondylosis.
  • To provide a practical working rule for distinguishing these conditions based on sleep disturbances.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical examination of the cervical spine.
  • Assessment of patient-reported symptoms, particularly sleep disturbances.

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  • Differential diagnosis of common arm pain etiologies.

    • Main Results:

    • Cervical spine examination is crucial for diagnosing arm pain and paresthesia.
    • Thoracic outlet syndrome is associated with difficulty falling asleep.
    • Carpal tunnel syndrome characteristically wakes patients at night.
    • Cervical spondylosis causes persistent pain and stiffness throughout the day.

    Conclusions:

    • The cervical spine is a critical, frequently missed diagnosis for arm pain.
    • Distinct sleep disturbance patterns aid in differentiating thoracic outlet syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, and cervical spondylosis.
    • A systematic approach considering referred pain is essential for accurate arm pain diagnosis.