Osteocondritis esternocostal

Osteochondritis, also called Tietze syndrome or sternocostal chondritis, is a painful type of osteochondrosis characterized by inflammation of one or more of the cartilages that attach the ribs to the sternum.

Among the causes are:

This syndrome occurs most commonly in young people and adults, it is uncommon in children under the age of 10.

Occasionally suffering from this syndrome is panic and its symptoms are associated with myocardial infarction. That is why medical personnel must be trained to detect this affliction.

If you suffer from respiratory problems, colds, etc. which cause sneezing or cough, they should be treated to prevent movements of the chest that prevent the correct recovery of the condition. The treatment lasts 2 to 3 weeks, and strips are used to immobilize, analgesics and ice. Sometimes slow movements are recommended daily with the arms. The treatment is usually palliative, with analgesics, also give good results local infiltrations with steroids. Sometimes you can refer spontaneously.

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