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Stress Fracture of the First Rib  

Choi, Soo-Seung (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine)
Yoo, Jeong-Hyun (Department of Radiology, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine)
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Journal of Chest Surgery / v.42, no.5, 2009 , pp. 674-676 More about this Journal
Abstract
Isolated stress fracture of the first rib is rare, and repeated muscular pulling and fatigue of bone is thought to be responsible for this fracture. The diagnosis can be made by taking a thorough history and performing chest roentgenography, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. Conservative treatment generally cures this condition. We report here on a case of exercise-induced isolated stress fracture of the first rib in a non-athlete college student and we review the related articles.
Keywords
Ribs; Fracture; Stress, mechanical;
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