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Rib Dislocation

Definition:
Displacement of the rib; specifically disturbance or disarrangement of the normal relation of the bones entering into the formation of a joint.
Symptoms:
  • Sharp pain in the rib cage
  • Sharp pain with breathing, coughing, laughing, sitting up
  • Bruising
  • Swelling
Causes:
  • Direct blow to ribcage
  • Sudden twisting or turning
Treatment:
  • Seek medical advise for rib relocation