Case report

Xiphodynia: A diagnostic conundrum

J Keith Simpson¹ and Erin Hawken²

¹Clinic Director, Murdoch University Chiropractic Clinic, School of Chiropractic, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia 6150, Australia

²Private Practice, Burswood Health Professionals, 21 Harvey Street, Burswood, Western Australia 6100, Australia

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Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2007, 15:13doi:10.1186/1746-1340-15-13

Published:	15 September 2007

Abstract

This paper presents 3 case reports of xiphodynia that presented to a chiropractic clinic. The paper examines aspects of xiphodynia including relevant anatomy of the xiphoid, as well as the incidence, aetiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. A brief overview of the mechanism of referred pain is presented.