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What do you suggest if my rib constantly moves out of place ?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Slipping rib syndrom: Some times ribs usually 8th, 9th, or 10th slip out of place and can cause pain with movement and breathing. These ribs are not connected to the sternum. Trauma, strained breathing such as asthma, coughing may displace rib.Trauma and damaged ligaments also cause. Ultrasound diagnoses syndrome. Treatment physical therapy, certain exercises, sometimes surgery

Answered 6/10/2017

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