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SLIPPING RIB SYNDROME RESOURCES & STUDIES

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Publications and Case Studies

Anatomy of the interchondral joints and the effects on mobility of ribs

Daniel Akyeampong, MD, Alexander Hoey, MD, Arjun Patel, MD, Alicia R. Privette, MD, William Ganske, MD, John Halmark, MD, Cassidy Muir, MD, Steven W. Kubalak, PhD, and Evert A. Eriksson, MD, FACS, FCCM, FCCP , Charleston, South Carolina

Published: September 2024

A Review of SRS-Diagnostic and Treatment Updates to a Rare and Challenging Problem

Isheeta Madeka, MD, Sneha Alaparthi, MD, Marisa Moreta, MD, Shawn Peterson, MD, Jeffrey J. Mojica, MD, Johanes Roedl, MD and Olubenga Okusanya, MD  

Clin. Med. 2023, 12(24), 7671; doi:10.3390,jcm12247671

Published: 14 December 2023

Redefining the costal margin: A pilot study

Mujahed Laswi, MD, Rich Lesperance, MD, Adam Kaye, MD, Zachary Bauman, DO, Jennifer Achay, NRP, FcEHS, Steven Kubalak, Ph.D., and Evert Eriksson, MD

Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery 93(6):p 762-766, December 2022. | DOI:10.1097/TA.0000000000003792

Published: 2022 /  2023 PDF

Initial outcomes using cryoablation in the surgical management of slipping rib syndrome

Krista Lai, R Scott Eldredge, Melissa Nguyen, Benjamin E. Padilla, Lisa E. McMahon 

Published: January 04, 2023

Almost slipped through the crack: Pediatric patient with bilateral slipped rib syndrome and twelfth rib syndrome of the eleventh ribs

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports- Volume 85, October 2022, 102408

A new sign of the slipping rib syndrome?- Case Report

Rosalia Romano, Diego Gavezzoli,Maria Sole Gallazzi and Mauro Roberto Benvenuti

Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery, Volume 34, Issue 2, Pages 331–332

Published: February 2022

A Comprehensive Review of Slipping Rib Syndrome: Treatment and Management

National Library of Medicine PMCID: PMC7901126 PMID: 33633425  Published: Oct 15, 2020

Vertical rib plating for the treatment of slipping rib syndrome

Lisa E. McMahon, Nicole A. Salevitz, David M. Notrica Published: October 05, 2020

Slipping Rib Syndrome, a review of evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. 

Lisa E McMahon PMID: 30078490 DOI: 10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2018.05.009 

Published Epub: May 27, 2018 

Cyriax' syndrome: slipping rib syndrome; a review, analysis, and commentary

Llewellyn, Craig Hartman, "Cyriax' syndrome: slipping rib syndrome; a review, analysis, and commentary" (1963). Yale Medicine Thesis Digital Library. 2872. PDF

Published: From 1963

Studies of a possible link between SRS

Thoracic and costovertebral subluxation syndromes

The costotransverse joints (CTJs) are anatomical structures that, together with the costovertebral joints, form the connection point between the rib cage and the thoracic vertebrae. The CTJs and costovertebral joints also contribute to the stability of the thoracic spine. 

In the group of thoracic spine pathologies, CTJs are no doubt less studied than the joints between the intervertebral facets and those between the vertebral bodies and fibrocartilaginous discs. CTJs can cause a particular form of “thoracic back pain,” which may be difficult to classify in clinical practice.

Costochondritis 

Costochondritis is a chest wall pain caused by inflammation of the costal cartilage or the area where the ribs meet the sternum, known as sternal articulations.

Tietze Syndrome

Tietze Syndrome is an atypical cause of anterior chest pain characterized by localized tenderness and non-suppurative swelling, usually associated with the 2nd or 3rd costal cartilages unilaterally. 

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hypermobility type (HT-EDS) 

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, hypermobility type (HT-EDS) is the most frequent form of EDS (see this term), a group of hereditary connective tissue diseases, and is characterized by joint hyperlaxity, mild skin hyperextensibility, tissue fragility and extra-musculoskeletal manifestations.

Outcomes in adult pectus excavatum patients undergoing Nuss repair

Pectus excavatum (PEx) is one of the most common congenital chest wall deformities. Depending on the severity, presentation of PEx may range from minor cosmetic issues to disabling cardiopulmonary symptoms.

Abdominal Vascular Compression Syndromes 

Kurtis Kim, MD, FACS, RPVI- International Foundation of Abdominal Vascular Compression Syndromes, Baltimore, MD VOLUME 77, ISSUE 4, SUPPLEMENT, 50S, APRIL 2023

ASSOCIATIONs and ORGANIZATIONS

The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma

The AAST is dedicated to discovery, dissemination, implementation, and evaluation of knowledge related to acute care surgery (trauma, surgical critical care, and emergency general surgery) by fostering research, education, and professional development in an environment of fellowship and collegiality.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THORACIC SURGERY

AATS  is the world's leader in the development of cardiothoracic surgical skills that drive innovative advancements in patient care.

American College of Chest Physicians

The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) is the leading professional association in innovative chest medicine. We advance the best health outcomes for patients with lung disease through education, advocacy, research, and philanthropy.

CHEST is the professional home for more than 22,000 pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine professionals seeking clinical education and connection to the worldwide chest medicine community.

American Thoracic Society

The American Thoracic Society (ATS) improves global health by advancing research, patient care, and public health in pulmonary disease, critical illness, and sleep disorders.

Chest Wall Injury Society

The Chest Wall Injury Society (CWIS)  focuses on the common interests of those persons and entities interested and involved in the science of chest wall injury and surgical stabilization of rib fractures. It was conceptualized in March 2016, in creation through the subsequent twelve months, and officially elected representatives and accepted memberships as of March 2017.

Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma

The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) provides a forum for the exchange of knowledge to advance the care and rehabilitation of the injured patient. EAST places particular emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, scholarship, fellowship and developing leadership among early and mid-career surgeons active in the care of the injured patient.

European Association for Cardio Thoracic Surgery

EACTS connects the cardiothoracic community from around the world, providing opportunities to collaborate, share and learn together.

Scandinavian Association of Thoracic Surgery

The Scandinavian Association for Thoracic Surgery (SATS) is a Nordic association of cardiothoracic surgeons that organizes an annual meeting to promote research in the field. Since 1989, we have been working for advancement of thoracic surgery in the Nordic countries by supporting research and education.

Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain & Ireland

SCTS continues to be an innovative, forward thinking organisation, addressing the interests of patients, cardiothoracic surgeons and the Nursing and other Allied Health Professionals involved with Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery or Congenital heart and lung surgery.

Society of Thoracic Surgeons

 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) is a not-for-profit professional organization representing surgeons, researchers, and allied healthcare professionals who are dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for surgeries of the heart, lungs, and esophagus, as well as other surgical procedures within the chest.
STS is the largest cardiothoracic surgery organization in the world, with more than 7,800 members in 102 countries.

Other Resources

The American National Library of Medicine

PubMed® comprises more than 35 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher websites.

Pain terms and definitions 

The International Association on the Study of Pain (IASP) is the leading global organization supporting the study and practice of pain and pain relief. IASP brings together scientists, clinicians, healthcare providers, and policymakers worldwide in pursuit of their mission to bring relief to those in pain.

DOCINFO

DocInfo provides professional background information on more than one million licensed doctors in the U.S. Before you schedule your next check-up, make sure your doctor checks out. 

NORD – National Organization for Rare Disorders

NORD was first national nonprofit to represent all individuals and families affected by rare disease. Today we’re the only organization working at the intersection of care, research, policy and community for all rare diseases.

The Classification of Human Ribs 

Anatomy Standard, Jānis Šavlovskis & Kristaps Raits

Common Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms 

The ACG has created this special resource section that features the College’s wealth of scientifically-based educational material and information, the latest related research from The American Journal of Gastroenterology, and expert insight to help patients understand common GI symptoms and how these symptoms should be appropriately and effectively managed.

Physiopedia

Our mission is to improve global health through universal access to rehabilitation knowledge.

Musculoskeletal Key

Musculoskeletalkey adapts to your schedule, workflow preferences and information needs, making it easier for you to find and apply relevant knowledge quickly.

PUBLISHED NEWS AND MAGAZINE ARTICLES

The World Health Organization has classified Slipping Rib Syndrome- FB82.Y 

in the International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD 11) 

The global standard for diagnostic health information. January 2023

Why Aren’t More of Us Talking About Slipping Rib Syndrome?

The New York Magazine, 'the cut' has featured an article in their latest edition. By Ashley Abramson Apr. 14, 2023

From Under the Radar to Over the Moon: How Three Patients with Slipping Rib Syndrome Got Their Lives Back

Penn Medicine News. November 02, 2020

Slipping Through: One Patient’s Road to a Rare Diagnosis

Penn Medicine News. September 03, 2019

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