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I tore cartilage in my rib cage and it's getting worse (it's been 2 weeks). what do i do?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

This usually occurs-: -at the rib-cartilage junction or the sternum. 2 weeks is not very long.use heat NSAIDS if able & avoid things that aggravate it. If if does not get better see a chest surgeon who may inject it. Severe cases need excision off the Costro-chondral junction tho rare.

Answered 5/5/2017

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