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Hello. So a year ago I was in the marching band playing an instrument that was rather heavy and teaching preschool. I am small in size and only weigh105 pounds. I picked up on of my students and felt a pain in my lower rib. There was a bulge and a lot of pain. The bulge felt hard and moved slightly. I went to the trainer and she said it was a dislocated rib. Later I went to the emergency room and they did X-rays they said it was my cartilage around the rib. Recently it has been pulling out a lot ore and causing me a lot of pain. Is it actually possible that it is the cartilage or that it i something having to do with my spine and my rib cage?
Namasthe Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day
there is no cartilage in the rib at back, its likely to be non united fracture of the rib. I would suggest you the following 1. Get Repeat X ray to know the present status 2. Hot water fomentation 3. Analgesics
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards Dr Deepak K K MBBS,MS,MCH
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Can Cartilage Cause Bulge And Pain In The Back?
Namasthe Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day there is no cartilage in the rib at back, its likely to be non united fracture of the rib. I would suggest you the following 1. Get Repeat X ray to know the present status 2. Hot water fomentation 3. Analgesics In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Wishing you happy and healthy life Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak K K MBBS,MS,MCH