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- - The case report focuses on a 61-year-old man who experienced upper back pain for 7 years, specifically in the right periscapular area, diagnosed as notalgia paresthetica (NP).
- - The patient exhibited a hyperpigmented area on his back and had local paraesthesia, which prompted further investigations before the NP diagnosis.
- - Treatment included an exercise program with stretching and strengthening for the back and shoulders, along with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, leading to a reduction in his symptoms.
Article Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this case report is to describe the care of a patient with notalgia paresthetica (NP).
Clinical Features: A 61-year-old man presented with a 7-year history of upper back pain, concentrated in the right periscapular region. Physical examination revealed a hyperpigmented area in the right dorsal paravertebral and infrascapular region with local paraesthesia. After investigations, a diagnosis of NP was made.
Intervention And Outcome: An exercise program including back and shoulder stretching and shoulder strengthening exercises, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation resulting in a reduction of symptoms.
Conclusion: In the case described here, the patient's symptoms regressed when treated conservatively with exercise and physical therapy modalities.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9051159 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcm.2021.12.010 | DOI Listing |
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