Broken Rib or Just Sore? How to Tell and What to Do: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty The ribs protect vital organs like the heart and lungs, but a strong impact to the chest can cause a broken rib or rib ...

SEVEN. NEW TONIGHT, GOVERNOR PALIN IS HAVING ANOTHER SURGERY TODAY, THIS TIME TO FIX BROKEN RIBS AFTER A HORSEBACK RIDING ACCIDENT. IT’S CALLED A RIB FIXATION PROCEDURE. IT’S MEANT TO STABILIZE HIS ...

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) was kicked by one of his horses while working on his farm over the weekend and suffered a broken rib, he said Tuesday. The Republican congressman was transported to a ...

Rib cage pain can be caused by an injury, inflammation, or autoimmune condition. Rib fractures or bruises from injury can cause intense pain, and swelling may occur. Costochondritis is a common ...