II. Pathophysiology
- Fatigue Fracture of lower ribs from repeated coughing
III. Symptoms
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Pleuritic Chest Pain
- Accentuated by respiratory movements
IV. Signs
- Apply pressure on remote segment of the rib
- Causes Fracture site pain
V. Differential Diagnosis
VI. Radiology: Rib XRay or Chest XRay
- Often normal despite Fracture