Medically reviewed by Jordana Haber Hazan, MDA fractured rib is the preferred medical term for a cracked or broken rib. A ...

Medically reviewed by Reza Samad, MD Possible explanations for why your ribs hurt can include injuries, inflammation or ...

Rib cage pain is a common complaint that can have many causes, ranging from a fractured rib to lung cancer. The pain may be sudden and sharp or dull and aching. Many cases of rib cage pain are not ...