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Can costochondritis cause upper back pain along with the chest pain?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

chest not upper back: It is an inflammation of the joint where the rib joins with the cartilage which in turn attaches 2 ur sternum. This is usually located along the chest ; does not usually cause back pain in the upper back.

Answered 12/8/2020

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