Conditions of the Ribs
Ribs:
Your rib cage is a very important structure that protects your vital internal organs such as your heart, lungs and liver. Twelve pairs of ribs attach to the spine in the back and wrap around towards your sternum (breast bone) where some attach in the front. Damage to one or more ribs can cause damage to the internal organs.
Rib Contusion:The result of a direct blow to the ribs causing tenderness, inflammation and bruising. Breathing should not be painful.
Rib Fracture:A crack or break in a rib due to a direct blow or forceful compression of the rib cage. Symptoms include severe pain in the area and pain during deep breathing, sneezing, or coughing.
Sternum Fracture:A crack or break in the sternum (breast bone), resulting in pain and tenderness.
Your rib cage is a very important structure that protects your vital internal organs such as your heart, lungs and liver. Twelve pairs of ribs attach to the spine in the back and wrap around towards your sternum (breast bone) where some attach in the front. Damage to one or more ribs can cause damage to the internal organs.
Rib Contusion:The result of a direct blow to the ribs causing tenderness, inflammation and bruising. Breathing should not be painful.
Rib Fracture:A crack or break in a rib due to a direct blow or forceful compression of the rib cage. Symptoms include severe pain in the area and pain during deep breathing, sneezing, or coughing.
Sternum Fracture:A crack or break in the sternum (breast bone), resulting in pain and tenderness.
