If you fall or sustain a blow to the chest, you can fracture or dislocate the costal cartilage that attaches your ribs to your breastbone. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and recovery.

Bruising may also appear, depending on the cause.Diagnosing a Rib FractureTo confirm a rib fracture, doctors will examine the chest, assess breathing, and recommend imaging tests:- X-rays detect ...