JOPIC

The JoPIC is an independent-unbiased, peer-reviewed, and open-access journal of current national and international issues and reviews for original clinical and experimental research, interesting case reports, surgical techniques, differential diagnoses, editorial opinions, letters to the editor, and educational papers in pulmonology, thoracic surgery, occupational diseases, allergology, and intensive care medicine. This journal is indexed by indices that are considered international scientific journal indices (DRJI, ESJI, OAJI, etc.). According to the current Associate Professorship criteria, it is within the scope of International Article 1-d. Each article published in this journal corresponds to 5 points.

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Awareness and management of slipping rib syndrome
Slipping Rib Syndrome (SRS) is a clinical condition caused by the instability of the costochondral junction, primarily affecting the lower ribs (8th, 9th, and 10th). This syndrome results in severe, often intermittent chest pain due to intercostal nerve entrapment. Diagnosing SRS can be challenging as symptoms often mimic other causes of chest pain. Key clinical features include sharp lower rib pain exacerbated by movement, tenderness on palpation, and pain provoked by the Hooking maneuver. Recent advances in diagnosis and treatment have been highlighted in the literature. Ultrasound has proven effective in confirming SRS diagnosis non-invasively, while surgical interventions offer excellent pain relief, with new diagnostic signs such as reduced rectus abdominis muscle thickness being proposed. Treatment ranges from intercostal nerve blocks and botulinum toxin injections for symptomatic relief to surgical excision of affected costal cartilage for more severe cases. Minimally invasive rib fixation and costal cartilage excision have shown success, providing less invasive options with faster recovery. Continued research and awareness are essential for improving SRS diagnosis and treatment, significantly enhancing patient quality of life.


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Volume 2, Issue 3, 2024
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