The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery  2009;42(5):674-676

Stress Fracture of the First Rib.

Soo Seung CHOI 1 ; Jeong Hyun YOO

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Keywords

Ribs; Fracture; Stress, mechanical

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Isolated stress fracture of the first rib is rare, and repeated muscular pulling and fatigue of bone is thought to be responsible for this fracture. The diagnosis can be made by taking a thorough history and performing chest roentgenography, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. Conservative treatment generally cures this condition. We report here on a case of exercise-induced isolated stress fracture of the first rib in a non-athlete college student and we review the related articles.