Dental Abscesses and Infection in Gums: What You Need to Know. You're relaxing after a day at work or spending time with your family when you feel a sharp pain in your mouth. If you have a history of dental problems â such as infection in gums, teeth or even cavities â the pain could be related to a dental abscess. There are two types of dental abscess: A periapical, or tooth abscess, affects the root of the tooth. The other type, a periodontal (gum) abscess, affects the gums.
The upper extremity is a term used to define the upper limb. This includes the shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist and hand. The hand is a very complex part of the body, and all of the parts of the upper extremity are essential to functioning hands. Within the upper extremity, there are bones, joints, muscles, nerves, vessels and tendons that tie all of the parts together.
Abstract. Background: Similar upper extremity symptoms can present with varied physiologic etiologies. However, due to the multifaceted nature of musculoskeletal conditions, a definitive diagnosis using physical examination and advanced testing is not always possible.ase presentation. The patient is a forty four year old female who presented to a chiropractic office for evaluation and treatment of right upper extremity pain. She described the pain as starting in her neck and shoulder on the right and radiating down her right arm to her fingers.