Costochondritis Health Dictionary

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Costochondritis: From 1 Different Sources

n. a painful condition of the chest wall, caused by inflammation in the joints between ribs and cartilage, breastbone and cartilage, or breastbone and clavicles. It can be caused by strenuous or repetitive movements. The condition is usually shortlived and resolves without treatment. Compare Tietze’s syndrome.
Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary
Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin

Chondritis

Inflammation of a cartilage, usually caused by pressure, stress, or injury.

Costochondritis is inflammation affecting the cartilage between the ribs and the sternum (breastbone).... chondritis

Tietze’s Syndrome

a painful inflammation in the region of the chest, over the junction of bone and cartilage. It differs from *costochondritis in involving swelling. The cause is unknown and the condition usually resolves without treatment, but in some cases local injections of corticosteroids are required. [A. Tietze (1864–1927), German surgeon]... tietze’s syndrome

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