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Finding balance in menopause
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A cause of chronic chest pain – slipping rib syndrome
Consultant thoracic (chest) surgeon Mr Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos treats this under-recognised condition
Slipping rib syndrome (SRS), also known as painful rib syndrome, clicking rib syndrome and interchondral subluxation, is associated with hypermobility of the lower ribs. The affected rib can slip beneath the adjacent rib above, irritating or trapping the intercostal nerve and triggering the characteristic symptoms. The main clinical features include
persistent rib cage discomfort and sharp pain in the lower ribs, on one or both sides. Patients may also experience a burning sensation, clicking or abnormal rib movement, with pain radiating towards the front of the chest or around to the back. SRS may occur following a previous blunt rib cage injury, although in some patients it may be related to an anatomical variation or have no obvious cause. Given the non-specific
symptoms, variable location and frequent lack of findings on conventional imaging, patients may undergo several investigations and experience symptoms for
months before the correct diagnosis is established. Diagnosis is primarily clinical
and can be supported by dynamic ultrasound. Conservative treatment includes rest, analgesia, anti- inflammatory medication and avoiding exercise. If conservative measures fail, surgical treatment to stabilise the affected rib may provide a definitive solution for certain patients. Mr Nikolaos
Panagiotopoulos is a London-based consultant thoracic surgeon with a specialist interest in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted thoracic surgery, as well as rib cage conditions, including slipping rib syndrome.
NIKOLAOS PANAGIOTOPOULOS
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Shoulder pain affects millions, causing daily frustrations and lost sleep. The search for lasting relief can be long, but a revolutionary new system at Best Ultrasound Clinic in Brentwood promises hope. Dr Elsayad, a leading consultant in musculoskeletal imaging and interventional therapies, is at the forefront, sharing insights into how this one-of-a-kind pathway is helping many patients reclaim pain- free living. Dr Elsayad highlights the
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An expert in reconstructive urology
Professor Mundy is a urological surgeon with a specialist practice in reconstructive urology
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The ‘bread and butter’ of reconstructive urology is the treatment of urethral strictures in men, causing difficulty in passing urine, commonly by dilatation or otherwise by urethroplasty to deal with the more difficult strictures, often the result of major injuries associated with pelvic fractures. The other common problems
Professor Mundy deals with are the complications of trauma after road traffic accidents and after
surgery — typically after surgery to the prostate in men and injuries to the urinary tract in women having gynaecological procedures.
Professor Mundy deals with the complications of trauma after RTAs
Get in touch
To contact Professor Mundy within the NHS, T: 020 3447 9099 E:
kelly.higgs@nhs.netor For a private appointment, T: 020 8090 2391
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