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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Orthopedics
    • Musculoskeletal Injuries

    Background:

    • Rib stress fractures are uncommon overuse injuries.
    • They can present symptomatically similar to persistent intercostal or back muscle strain.
    • Overuse injuries in athletes often require accurate diagnosis to guide treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a case of multiple rib stress fractures in a recreational golfer.
    • To elucidate the potential mechanism of injury, specifically serratus anterior muscle fatigue.
    • To outline the successful management and return to activity for this patient.

    Main Methods:

    • Case report of a 36-year-old male golfer.
    • Clinical evaluation and diagnosis of multiple rib stress fractures.
    • Treatment protocol involving relative rest and targeted strengthening exercises.

    Main Results:

    • The patient sustained multiple rib stress fractures after initiating a golf regimen.
    • Serratus anterior muscle fatigue was identified as the likely causative mechanism.
    • A conservative treatment approach led to a pain-free return to sport.

    Conclusions:

    • Rib stress fractures should be considered in the differential diagnosis of recalcitrant chest or back pain in athletes.
    • Serratus anterior fatigue can be a significant factor in the development of rib stress fractures.
    • Conservative management including rest and rehabilitation is effective for rib stress fractures.