Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Is A Separation Of The 9th Or 10th Costochondral Junction?
Posted on
Wed, 8 Aug 2012
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 8 Aug 2012
Answered on
Tue, 28 Aug 2012
Last reviewed on
Question : what is a separation of the 9th or 10th costochondral junction?
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Due to the fall, the junction of hard bone and the soft bone at 9th and 10 rib in your rib cage has got separated.
Adequate rest is essential for recovery. You can use a chest belt too.
You can take a good cough syrup and do steam inhalations.
Hot fomentation on the pain site and application of anti inflammatory gels will also help.
Consult your physician regarding the same and analgesics like paracetamol and diclofenac can be taken after his advise.
Get well soon.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
Due to the fall, the junction of hard bone and the soft bone at 9th and 10 rib in your rib cage has got separated.
Adequate rest is essential for recovery. You can use a chest belt too.
You can take a good cough syrup and do steam inhalations.
Hot fomentation on the pain site and application of anti inflammatory gels will also help.
Consult your physician regarding the same and analgesics like paracetamol and diclofenac can be taken after his advise.
Get well soon.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The junction is approximately located at the center point between the axilla and hip bone. At the midpoint below your axilla, the lowest rib that you can feel is the tenth rib. The point of angulation of the ribs is where you will find the costochondral junction. You can identify it more easily on a chest X-ray.
Hope my answer is helpful. Further queries are welcome.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you a trouble free speedy recovery.
Thanks for writing again.
The junction is approximately located at the center point between the axilla and hip bone. At the midpoint below your axilla, the lowest rib that you can feel is the tenth rib. The point of angulation of the ribs is where you will find the costochondral junction. You can identify it more easily on a chest X-ray.
Hope my answer is helpful. Further queries are welcome.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you a trouble free speedy recovery.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
