Catalog

Chronic primary thoracic pain

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Chronic primary thoracic pain – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/642165115

Chronic primary thoracic pain is chronic pain in the muscles, bones, joints or tendons of the thoracic region that is characterised by significant emotional distress (anxiety, anger/frustration or depressed mood) or functional disability (interference in daily life activities and reduced participation in social roles). Chronic primary thoracic pain is multifactorial: biological, psychological and social factors contribute to the pain syndrome. The diagnosis is appropriate independently of identified biological or psychological contributors unless another diagnosis would better account for the presenting symptoms.