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Example: A 40-year-old concert pianist loses the fifth digit of the nondominant hand. The impairment is the limb or digit amputation. The disability is the inability to properly form chords to adequately complete the task of piano playing. Handicap This term is particularly misunderstood and often used interchangeably with disability. Of the agencies or organizations referenced above, the WHO offers the only definition: A disadvantage resulting from an impairment or disability that interferes with a person’s efforts to fulfill a role that is normal for that person.
Compression fractures of the vertebra may present with acute back pain that is worse on weight bearing. 1 Chronic pain can be due to microfractures that are visible only on bone scanning. , hypogonadism) and drugrelated (glucocorticoids) disorders. History Fractures can occur with a history of minimal or no trauma, such as after an affectionate hug1 or a fall from sitting or standing position. 2), previous fracture as an adult, inadequate physical activity, and a family history of osteoporosis.
Trigger point injections can also provide symptomatic relief. Surgical intervention is generally reserved for cases with neurological involvement. Complications Cervical myelopathy is the most serious consequence. Nerve root impingement may also occur. Chronic pain syndrome may result if the patient’s complaints of pain are not adequately addressed. 25 26 CHAPTER 2 Head and neck Cervical sprain and strain and whiplash General Cervical and upper back pain can occur with injuries (straining with lifting, trauma, or falls) or rapid flexion and extension, as can occur with a motor vehicle accident (MVA).