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Chest Wall Pain

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Chest Wall Pain

Post-traumatic rib pain, costochondritis, intercostal neuralgia, and post-herpetic neuralgia along the chest wall.

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Condition Definition

Chest wall pain originates from ribs, cartilage, muscles, fascia, skin, or intercostal nerves rather than heart or lungs.

Common Causes

Causes include trauma, costochondritis, intercostal neuralgia, herpes zoster, and post-herpetic neuralgia.

Typical Symptoms

Pain may be sharp and movement-sensitive, reproducible at tender points, or burning/electric along a rib/dermatomal path in neuralgia.

SCOPES Clinical Approach

After cardiac/pulmonary causes are ruled out, SCOPES Health targets structural and neuropathic chest wall pain with interventional options including peripheral nerve blocks, myofascial injections, and neuromodulation in refractory cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is chest wall pain distinguished from cardiac pain?

Cardiac causes are first excluded clinically and diagnostically; reproducible focal tenderness supports a chest wall source.

Can rib fractures cause long-term pain?

Yes. Intercostal nerve injury can persist beyond fracture healing and may need targeted treatment.

Medical disclaimer: This page provides general information and is not medical advice. It does not replace an evaluation by a qualified physician. Talk with a doctor about your specific condition and treatment options. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.

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