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Is slipping rib syndrome different from costochondritis? would xrays show it? i was told its costochondritis but i went cause my ribs cave in like srs
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Different : Neither can be seen on Xray as too subtle. Slipped rib syndrome is often a missed diagnosis as it is not taught in many medical schools. See this link (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1150226/). It is more common in people who are 'hyper mobile'. Costochondrotis is an inflammation of the rib/cartilage and is different. It can follow a viral illness https://www.southerncross.co.nz/gr
Answered 11/24/2018
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No: No they are not the same. Costochondritis is an inflammatory condition that involves the rib- cartilage junction. "Slipping rub syndrome" implies some degree of instability and/ or abnormal motion. Don't hesitate to discuss directly with the physician who gave you that diagnosis.
Answered 7/19/2016
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