Ribs, Nerves & Outlet

Conditions in this unit

Rib Stress Fracture - Stress fracture of a rib from repetitive loading: distinct from acute traumatic rib fracture. Common in rowers (ribs…
Intercostal Neuralgia - Neuropathic pain along an intercostal nerve: sharp, burning, band-like pain following a dermatome around the chest…
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) - Compression of the brachial plexus and/or subclavian vessels in the thoracic outlet (scalene triangle, costoclavicular…
Tietze Syndrome / Costochondritis - Costochondritis: inflammation of costochondral or costosternal joints causing anterior chest pain. No swelling.…