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Stress fracture of the ribs in golfers: a report of five cases
Author(s) -
Orava S.,
Kallinen M.,
Aito H.,
Alén M.
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
scandinavian journal of medicine and science in sports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.575
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1600-0838
pISSN - 0905-7188
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0838.1994.tb00420.x
Subject(s) - rib cage , medicine , stress fractures , ultrasonography , physical therapy , rest (music) , chest pain , fracture (geology) , surgery , anatomy , geotechnical engineering , engineering
In this article we describe 5 cases of rib stress fractures in novice middle‐aged right‐handed golf players. In 4 of the 5 cases the stress fracture was on the right side. The ribs involved were 6 and 7. The left 3rd rib was fractured in one case. Because of the diffuse nature of the symptoms, thoragic cage pains in golfers may easily be misdiagnosed as a muscular complaint. However, if the chest pain symptoms are persistent and continue despite rest from physical activities, we suggest ultrasonography or chest X‐ray to confirm the diagnosis.