Hello. So a year ago I was in the marching band playing an instrument that was rather heavy and teaching preschool. I am small in size and only weigh105 pounds. I picked up on of my students and felt a pain in my lower rib. There was a bulge and a lot of pain. The bulge felt hard and moved slightly. I went to the trainer and she said it was a dislocated rib. Later I went to the emergency room and they did X-rays they said it was my cartilage around the rib. Recently it has been pulling out a lot ore and causing me a lot of pain. Is it actually possible that it is the cartilage or that it i something having to do with my spine and my rib cage?
NamastheWelcome to ChatDoctorGreetings of the day there is no cartilage in the rib at back, It's likely to be non united fracture of the rib. I would suggest you the following1. Get Repeat X-ray to know the present status2. Hot water fomentation3. Analgesics In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Wishing you happy and healthy lifetime Care Best Regards Chat Doctor.