How to check costal cartilage inflammation?

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Costochondritis mainly occurs in adults aged 25-35 years old, mostly in females, with the ratio of male to female being 1:9. The elderly also have the disease. It usually occurs at the junction of the second and fifth costal cartilages. It is usually multiple. It occurs at one side of the sternum or symmetrically on both sides. The second costal cartilages are common in single cases. Infectious costochondritis, also known as suppurative costochondritis, is a rare surgical infection. How to check costal cartilage inflammation? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.

How to check costal cartilage inflammation?

Chest X-ray examination of nonspecific costochondritis can not find pathological signs, but it is helpful to exclude intrathoracic lesions, chest wall tuberculosis and rib osteomyelitis. Infectious costochondritis. Chest X-ray of infectious costochondritis can show local soft tissue swelling and bone destruction, and can exclude localized empyema. X-ray lipiodol sinus angiography can also show the scope of lesions.

B ultrasound can show costal cartilage swelling and bilateral contrast observation of swelling changes. CT examination showed the lesion site, which could well show cartilage swelling and ossification. MRI can show active inflammatory changes of bone, cartilage, synovium and bone marrow with high specificity and sensitivity.

Laboratory examination of local pain, sometimes to the shoulder or back release. The second and third costal cartilages were more common. When coughing and upper limb movement, the pain worsens. Blood routine, blood phosphorus, blood calcium, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, alkaline phosphatase, etc.

matters needing attention

The first thing to prevent is to avoid getting sick. Open windows frequently to make the indoor air fresh. Less going to public places, more participating in sports activities, enhance their own resistance. Vaccinate against influenza if necessary. During the labor operation, we should improve the awareness of protection, correct the posture of carrying heavy objects, do not use too much force, and guard against the injury of costal cartilage and ligament.