title: Xiphodynia: a diagnostic conundrum.
abstract: This paper presents 3 case reports of xiphodynia that presented to a chiropractic clinic. The paper examines aspects of xiphodynia including relevant anatomy of the xiphoid, as well as the incidence, aetiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. A brief overview of the mechanism of referred pain is presented.
authors.affiliation: Murdoch University Chiropractic Clinic, School of Chiropractic, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia. clevechiro@uqconnect.net
authors.forename: J Keith
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Simpson
authors.forename: Erin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hawken