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KMID : 0364020090420050674
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Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2009 Volume.42 No. 5 p.674 ~ p.676
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Stress Fracture of the First Rib
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Choi Soo-Seung
Yoo Jeong-Hyun
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Ribs, Fracture, Stress mechanical
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