Presentation of condition: The hallmark of the scapulocostal syndrome is pain. The pain may be localized to the medial superior border of the scapula, or it may radiate up into the neck and cause headache. [shoulderpaindiffdiag.weebly.com]

Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and rotator cuff problems also present with similar symptoms and must be excluded. [paindoctorfortlauderdale.com]

A 19-year-old male semi-professional tennis player presents with a chief complaint of a grinding sensation when he moves his right shoulder, especially with overhead and reaching motions. [accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com]

Patients typically present with pain (at the superomedial angle or inferior scapular pole) during overhead activity, or repetitive shoulder movement 2. [radiopaedia.org]

All Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No Inclusion Criteria: Male or female Age between 18 - 50 years old The participants have experienced spontaneous scapular pain (VAS ≥ 3) for longer than 12 weeks (chronic) and that at least one trigger point will be present [clinicaltrials.gov]

• Prolonged Immobilization

  Abstract The scapulocostal syndrome, myofascitis of the shoulder muscles, is caused by altered posture, prolonged immobilization of the shoulder region or fixed scapular/spinal deformities. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Lymphadenopathy

  English to Italian Trapianti Hepatopulmonary syndrome Sindrome epatopolmonare Cecilia Di Vita French to English medical syndrome cérébelleux statique et cinétique static and kinetic cerebellar syndrome olganet English to Korean Microbiology syndrome, lymphadenopathy [proz.com]

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

  […] biomedical abbreviations cfs chronic fatigue syndrome Ana Roca English to Hebrew Medicine Drug Withdrawal Syndrome סינדרום גמילה Pnina English biomedical abbreviations fms fibromyalgia syndrome Ana Roca English to Bosnian Glossary second impact syndrome [proz.com]

• Abdominal Pain

  Reliability and validity of visual analog scale for acute abdominal pain in the ED. AM J Emerg Med 2002; 20(4): 287-90. 11. Jones DH, Kilgour RD, Comtois AS. [he01.tci-thaijo.org]

• Myofascial Trigger Point

  trigger point around scapular muscles. [he01.tci-thaijo.org]

• Skin Disease

  Exclusion Criteria: A history of the following diseases or disorders: Rotator cuff disease Cervical radiculopathy Degenerative shoulder joint disease Shoulder stiffness Contraindications of traditional Thai massage Contagious skin disease Injury or inflammation [clinicaltrials.gov]

• Tingling

  […] scap·u·lo·cos·tal syn·drome pain of insidious development in the upper or posterior part of the shoulder radiating into the neck and occiput, down the arm, or around the chest; there may be numbness or tingling in the fingers; attributed to an alteration [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

  Often there is numbness and tingling of the fingers, most commonly the fourth and fifth. The syndrome is caused by long-standing alteration of the relationship between the scapula and the posterior thoracic wall. [jamanetwork.com]

  It can radiate into the hand and cause tingling of the fingers. The syndrome is thought to be due to an injury or overuse of the muscles of the shoulder. The most tender spot tends to be beneath the scapula. [paindoctorfortlauderdale.com]

  […] system anatomy while assessing a patient with a musculoskeletal More information Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Cubital Tunnel 2 3333 N CALVERT ST, SUITE 370, BALTIMORE, MD 21218 T410 467 5400 F410 366 9826 delloninstitutes.com your complaints are Numbness or tingling [healthdocbox.com]

• Headache

  Pain referral pattern: The pain may be localized to the medial superior border of the scapula, or it may radiate up into the neck and cause headache. [shoulderpaindiffdiag.weebly.com]

  The scapulocostal syndrome is manifested by the insidious development of pain in the superior or posterior aspect of the shoulder girdle with radiation into one or more of the following regions: (1) the neck and occiput, often associated with severe headache [jamanetwork.com]

  Eventually the pain radiates further down the arm or up towards the head, often leading to headaches. Tension headaches are commonly associated with scapulocostal syndrome because of the chronic poor posture and radiating pain. [laserneuropathypaintreatment.com]

• Cervical Radiculopathy

  Scapulocostal syndrome can be confused with cervical spine problems such as cervical radiculopathy. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and rotator cuff problems also present with similar symptoms and must be excluded. [paindoctorfortlauderdale.com]

  Exclusion Criteria: A history of the following diseases or disorders: Rotator cuff disease Cervical radiculopathy Degenerative shoulder joint disease Shoulder stiffness Contraindications of traditional Thai massage Contagious skin disease Injury or inflammation [clinicaltrials.gov]

  Next, there may be a focus on pain may be from the cervical facets or C5-6 cervical radiculopathy. A search for a diagnosis may include a suggestion to look for a brachial plexus injury. [caringmedical.com]

TY - JOUR T1 - Scapulocostal syndrome: diagnosis and treatment. [unboundmedicine.com]

Treatment for Scapular and Rhomboid Pain Treatment goals are to decrease muscle spasms, fascial adhesions, trigger points, and muscle pain. [laserneuropathypaintreatment.com]

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of traditional Thai massage on pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, muscle tension, anxiety, cervical range of motion, patient satisfaction and side effects in the treatment of scapulocostal [clinicaltrials.gov]

Upon completion of treatment, 97.7% of the patients were relieved of their discomfort and returned to their original occupation. Similar articles Levator scapulae syndrome: an anatomic-clinical study. Menachem A, Kaplan O, Dekel S. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] conservative care treatments. [caringmedical.com]

MRI Signal characteristics include T1: homogenous isointense lesion, between serratus anterior muscle and the chest wall 3 T2: high signal intensity T1 + contrast (Gd): moderate peripheral enhancement Treatment and prognosis Treatment is generally conservative [radiopaedia.org]

Tendinitis: Its Etiology and Treatment. Lexington, Mass: Heath; 1984. Google Scholar16. Della Valle, CJ, Rokito, AS, Birdzell, MG, Zuckerman, JD. Biomechanics of the shoulder. In: Norkin, M, Frankel, VH, eds. [journals.sagepub.com]

[…] leading to shoulder impingement and dysfunction causes are multifactorial including neurologic injury pathologic thoracic spine kyphosis periscapular muscle fatigue poor throwing mechanics secondary to pain (shoulder, neck) also known as SICK scapula Epidemiology [orthobullets.com]

Scapulothoracic pathology: review of anatomy, pathophysiology, imaging findings, and an approach to management. Skeletal radiology. 2018 Feb 1;47(2):161-71. [Google Scholar] 2 Merolla G, Cerciello S, Paladini P, Porcellini G. [caringmedical.com]

Seek medical attention early to prevent joint stiffness and chronic problems that may follow. [ubeginumecur.ga]

A tiny, fluid-filled sac called bursa is located within each shoulder that prevents friction between the bones and aids in smooth movement of the shoulder joints. [atlasorthopaedics.com]

[…] conservative approach to treatment: Rest and ice the affected area Avoid direct pressure to the affected area Take anti-inflammatories to stop swelling Talk to your physician about a corticosteroid injection Do range-of-motion exercises every day to prevent [beaconortho.com]

The linkage of the scapula to the AC and SC joints prevents scapular motions both from occurring in isolation and from occurring as true translatory motions. [physio-pedia.com]

People do not do well in physical therapy if pain prevents them from achieving the exercises need to help their problem. So strong anti-inflammatories and cortisone injections are recommended. [caringmedical.com]