Prosthetics and orthotics international
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Prosthet Orthot Int · Jun 2016
Successful management of iliocostal impingement syndrome: A case series.
Iliocostal impingement syndrome is a rare, painful, and disabling condition associated with thoracic hyperkyphosis and kyphoscoliosis. There is little published literature regarding management of this syndrome. The purpose of this case series is to report treatment outcomes for iliocostal impingement syndrome with improving posture and back muscle strength. ⋯ Iliocostal syndrome is a rare, painful, and disabling condition that severely affects quality of life. This report discusses our diagnostic and treatment approach to this syndrome, which has proven successful in our patient population.