abnormal chest/rib

[shorty36]

My son is twelve years old.  He recently hurt himself during a rugby match where he was trodden on the chest.  He said it was slightly sore when he breathed but did not bother him too much.  I have been keeping a close eye on him and am worried because his chest is now a different shape.  His right side is sitting higher than his left around the breast but at the side of lhis rib there seems to be an indentation.  Could he have broken something even though he was not in alot of pain.  This happened about three weeks ago.

[RockRose]

Having a son who's a rugby player myself,  I think it's quite possible he's walking around with broken bones.

I can't believe these guys,  and their pain tolerance.   If his chest looks different,  best to get it checked.

[Jennifer375]

if the shape looks different id consider taking him to his regular doctor who can look at it and decide if the catlige or ribs are out of place,, it sounds like its fine though because broken ribs are well known for causing alot of pain, but you say he doesnt seem to be in any.

*with apprication and respect* Jenn