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In brief
Thoracic pain can stem from a variety of causes, some serious, some less so. In active patients, the source is usually musculoskeletal, originating from the spine, ribs, sternum, or anterior shoulder, but cardiac and other visceral pathology must be ruled out. A systematic approach to obtaining a detailed description of the patient's pain and making an exact anatomic diagnosis can help the clinician institute the most effective treatment.
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Notes on contributors
John M. Henderson
Dr Henderson is director of Primary Care Sports Medicine at the Hughston Sports Medicine Center, Columbus, Georgia. He is a founding member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine.