Difference between revisions of "Costochondritis"

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==Explanation of Condition==
 
==Explanation of Condition==
Inflammation of cartilage, usually in the ribs. A common cause of chest pain which may mimic that of a pulmonary embolism or underlying pleural inflammation. See also  
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Inflammation of cartilage, usually in the ribs. A common cause of chest pain which may mimic that of a pulmonary embolism or underlying pleural inflammation.  
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See also [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costochondritis Costochondritis]
  
 
==Guidance==
 
==Guidance==
Acceptable at recruitment due to minimum six month deferral from joining to being made available on the register.
 
 
Acceptable at CT/work-up only if performed by a NHS healthcare provider, or an independent practitioner who is subject to discipline by a statutory body, including:
 
 
The General Medical Council
 
 
The Nursing and Midwifery Council
 
 
The General Dental Council
 
 
The General Chiropractic Council
 
 
The General Optical Council
 
 
The General Osteopathic Council
 
 
The Health Professions Council
 
 
If evidence of the above is not given, then a minimum 4 month deferral period applies at CT/Work-up. However, this may be reduced at the discretion of the transplant centre.
 
  
 
==Pseudonyms or Related Conditions==
 
==Pseudonyms or Related Conditions==
 
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Tietze syndrome
  
 
==Version==
 
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====Date of Last Update====
 
====Date of Last Update====
15th June 2012
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16th October 2012

Latest revision as of 07:49, 16 October 2012

Acceptability at Recruitment

ACCEPTABLE

Acceptability at CT / Work-Up

ACCEPTABLE

Individual at Risk

Explanation of Condition

Inflammation of cartilage, usually in the ribs. A common cause of chest pain which may mimic that of a pulmonary embolism or underlying pleural inflammation.

See also Costochondritis

Guidance

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

Tietze syndrome

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

16th October 2012