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Sports injury, likely costochondritis with separated false rib cartilage slipped up behind another rib. visible chest wall bump, pain at movement. what can i do to get the cartilage back in its proper place? i don't want, and can't afford, surgery?
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difficult to diagnose without imaging. You can guess at the injury, or have a professional look at it and palpate it. surgery may not be needed, but won't know until you get a thorough exam. Self treating by trying to move cartilage or bone can result in a worse injury and long term problems.
Answered 5/3/2022
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