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My daughter plays competitive soccer. was fine yesterday then reached upwards with her arm and now has rib pain. could this just be torn cartilage?

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

NO probable muscle: It is very common to injury some of the muscles in between the ribs especially if you over stretch. "cartilage" in the surface between wo bones where they move.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Bradley Butkovich answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Could be an : Injury to the cartilage that sit between the ribs or a strain of the muscles that surround the run cage. Support or care is ok nsaids ice stretching. Should get better in a week or so.

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

My daughter plays competitive soccer. was fine yesterday then reached upwards with her arm and now has rib pain. could this just be torn cartilage?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Dr. Bradley Butkovich answered

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