The slipping rib syndrome: A case report

Int J Surg Case Rep. 2016:23:23-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2016.04.009. Epub 2016 Apr 8.

Abstract

We present a case report and review of literature about slipping rib syndrome, a syndrome rarely recognized and often un or misdiagnosed. In literature there is no clear consensus about the diagnosis and treatment. We present a case of a 47 year old man who was diagnosed with slipping rib syndrome after a cycling incident 8 years ago. Also, we developed a flow chart according the diagnostic and therapeutic steps in the treatment of slipping rib syndrome.

Central massage: Knowledge and treatment of the slipping rib syndrome can prevent chronic complaints and unnecessary comprehensive treatment.

Keywords: Case report; Costa; Pain; Rib; Slipping.