Modifications to the kite shield occurred gradually, the top first being truncated, then the tail shortened and the resultant smaller shield that developed is referred to as a heater shield. The kite shield predominantly features enarmes, leather straps used to grip the shield tight to the arm.
In addition to neck and back pain, other common spinal tumor symptoms to be watchful for include: 1  Weakness or numbness in the arms, legs or chest area. 2  Walking or standing difficulties. 3  A general loss of sensation throughout the body.  A loss of bladder or bowel control.
Symptoms of Pancoast Tumors. Symptoms of a Pancoast tumor are due to compression of structures (nerves) that lie near the upper part of the lung where the cancer is present. Arm and shoulder pain frequently radiating down the arm (especially the inside part of the arm and on the pinky side of the hand.) This pain is often severe and unrelenting.