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Introduction: Thoracolumbar junction syndrome (TLJS) occurs as a result of a minor inter vertebral dysfunction at the thoracolumbar junction, and causes pain in the low back, hip, groin, testicles and lower abdomen. Likewise the case hereunder, TLJS can often be confused with other pathologies that may cause these symptoms and leading to misdiagnosis and false treatment. Case report: A sixty-one year old man complained of pulsatile right testicle pain and low back pain after the instrumentation at L2-L5 level for spondylolisthesis. For his insistent complains, his right testicle was removed surgically and medical treatment was given for low back pain but his complains did not relieved. Physical examination revealed severe limitation of the lumbar spine, and pain in all directions. Posteroanterior pressure at the T12-L1 and L4-5 intervertebral spaces, at the T12 spinous processes and transverse pressure against the lateral aspect of the T12 spinous process were painful. Pinch and roll test and pressure over the right trochanteric and pubic region were painful. According to these findings, we diagnosed the patient as a TLJS but we could not apply diagnostic T12 periapophyseal joint block because the patient did not accept this intervention, manipulation could not be applied because of the instrumentation at the thoracolumbar spine. The spinal mobilization therapy to the thoracolumbar segment was applied gently and gabapentin was started at a low dose of 300 mg/day, and increased gradually to 2400 mg/day. Exercise program and daily living activities were organized. His symptoms improved after 3 months of treatment. It was observed that the general well-being has continued after two years of follow up. Conclusion: Thoracolumbar junction syndrome is a pathology that should be considered in the differential diagnosis of testicular pain.
- 出版日期2016-12
