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How is slipped rib/:floating rib syndrome diagnosed? does it show up on x-ray or ct scan?

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Dr. Robert Grieco answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

History and exam: Everyone generally has at least one floating ribs some have a couple on each side though usually the lower ribs. They can get irritated on your hip or on the ledge of a couch when you're leaning or a variety of other things. They are slow to heal. Sometimes you can feel them slip underneath another rib. That is uncomfortable. There's a lot of carlatun these ribs which is slow to heal. Even chest x-rays are not very helpful. Sometimes diagnostic nerve block can define things.

Answered 5/19/2018

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