The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association
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J Can Chiropr Assoc · Mar 2016
Case ReportsPrimary spontaneous pneumothorax presenting to a chiropractic clinic as undifferentiated thoracic spine pain: a case report.
To present a case of primary spontaneous pneumothorax presenting to a chiropractic clinic as undifferentiated thoracic spine pain. ⋯ Primary spontaneous pneumothorax is a medical emergency in the presence of shortness of breath. The focus of treatment is to drain air from the pleural linings and to prevent recurrences. In less severe cases, patients may believe they have thoracic spine pain and seek manual therapy care. This case highlights the important role chiropractors have as primary contact health care providers.