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  2. Flail chest - Wikipedia

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    Flail chest typically occurs when three or more adjacent ribs are fractured in two or more places, allowing that segment of the thoracic wall to displace and move independently of the rest of the chest wall. Flail chest can also occur when ribs are fractured proximally in conjunction with disarticulation of costal cartilages distally. For the ...

  3. Iliocostal friction syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Iliocostal friction syndrome, also known as costoiliac impingement syndrome, is a condition in which the costal margin comes in contact with the iliac crest.The condition presents as low back pain which may radiate to other surrounding areas as a result of irritated nerve, tendon, and muscle structures.

  4. Rib fracture - Wikipedia

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    A rib fracture is a break in a rib bone. [1] This typically results in chest pain that is worse with inspiration. [1] Bruising may occur at the site of the break. [3] When several ribs are broken in several places a flail chest results. [4] Potential complications include a pneumothorax, pulmonary contusion, and pneumonia. [2] [1]

  5. Slipping rib syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Diagnosing slipping rib syndrome is predominantly clinical, [10] [11] with a physical examination of the affected rib being the most commonly utilized. A technique known as the "hooking maneuver" is commonly used amongst medical professionals to diagnose slipping rib syndrome.

  6. Here are 4 places on your body you should never foam roll ...

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    We asked Ben Fung, American Physical Therapy Association spokesperson and doctor of physical therapy, which areas to avoid when it comes to foam rolling (one area might surprise you).

  7. Twelfth rib syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Twelfth rib syndrome, also known as rib tip syndrome, is a painful condition that occurs as a result of highly mobile floating ribs. It commonly presents as pain that may be felt in the lower back or lower abdominal region as a result of the 11th or 12th mobile rib irritating the surrounding tissues and nervous systems.

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