Anomalous first rib in a high school wrestler.
A combination of noninvasive treatment modalities applied with basic biomechanical principles of motion was successful in treating an athlete with rare underlying skeletal anomalies. Back strains with recurrence or atypical findings require further workup. With such cervical rib anomalies, an athlete needs to be examined for thoracic outlet syndrome.
Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Illinois, USA.
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D000293:Adolescent; D001416:Back Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012272:Ribs / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014952:Wrestling