Marfan's syndrome: An unusual case of neck, shoulder, and jaw pain in a former college basketball player

This case study discusses the clinical management of a middle-aged former college basketball player who suffered from neck, shoulder, and jaw pain. After chiropractic examination failed to reveal a musculoskeletal cause of his pain, the patient underwent additional diagnostic testing and was eventually diagnosed with Marfan's syndrome. The clinical characteristics of Marfan's syndrome are reviewed, including its high prevalence of back pain and its potentially life-threatening cardiovascular abnormalities. With the increasing use of chiropractic care by athletes, it is important for the profession to become familiar with the signs and symptoms of this condition.