title: An unusual cause of stress fracture of the first rib.
abstract: An unusual case of stress fracture of the first rib that occurred in a young male as a result of the constant loading due to carrying a heavy schoolbag is reported. This case demonstrates the difficulty in diagnosis and highlights the need for awareness of this condition, thus avoiding invasive investigation.
authors.affiliation: Austin Hospital, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Liew
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Cunningham
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012253:Rib Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D016474:Weight-Bearing