rib protrusion

The ribs of the chest show symptoms of protrusion. First, it should be seen whether a single rib shows protrusion or multiple ribs show protrusion. If a single rib protrudes, it is generally related to damage to the rib cartilage or deformation caused by fatigue. Normal human rib cartilage and fibrocartilage outside the rib cartilage will show local deformation due to long-term habitual movement. The cartilage deformation usually does not return to its original state, resulting in a single rib showing a raised appearance. However, there is usually no special pain symptoms, or only after fatigue, showing a local soreness discomfort, and if multiple ribs in front of the chest show a protruding phenomenon. It should be considered whether it is due to scoliosis, causing a rib protrusion. Since scoliosis pushes several ribs out of the outline of the chest, it causes obvious bulging of the ribs. Therefore, this symptom should be checked promptly by chest, rib and thoracic radiographs or CT scans, which can effectively diagnose the disease.