A patient complains of pain that is located below the shoulder blade. Which term should be documented in the chart?

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The subscapular region is located below the shoulder blade, so this is the best term to document in this case. Costovertebral pain is located around the ribcage area, substernal pain is located beneath the sternum, and scapulothoracic pain is located between the shoulder blade and the ribcage.

A Patient Complains of Pain That Is Located Below the Shoulder