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Costochondritis Learning Center

Costochondritis is an inflammation and associated tenderness of the cartilage (i.e., the costochondral joints) that attaches the front of the ribs to the breastbone.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Costochondritis is an inflammation of a rib or the cartilage connecting a rib. It is a common cause of chest pain. See also: Chest pain
Source:ADAM
Date:November 16, 2008
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