Masquerade: nonspinal musculoskeletal disorders that mimic spinal conditions.
Nonspinal musculoskeletal disorders frequently cause neck and back pain and thus can mimic conditions of the spine. Common mimics are rotator cuff tears, bursitis in the hip, peripheral nerve compression, and arthritis in the shoulder and hip. A thorough history and physical examination, imaging studies, and ancillary testing can usually help determine the source of pain.
Pateder
Dhruv B
DB
Steadman Hawkins Clinic Spine Surgery, Frisco/Vail, Frisco, CO 80443, USA. drpateder@steadman-hawkins.com
Brems
John
J
Lieberman
Isador
I
Bell
Gordon R
GR
McLain
Robert F
RF
D001416:Back Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes; D012307:Risk Factors; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology