Chest Wall Injury Center
Specialized Chest Wall Injury Care in Los Angeles
Chest wall pain can affect how you breathe, sleep, move, and live. At the Chest Wall Injury Center, we help patients understand the cause of their symptoms and explore treatment options suited to their needs.
Based in Los Angeles, our group performs minimally invasive chest wall surgery using techniques pioneered by our team. Our award-winning surgical work reflects our commitment to advancing care for patients with rib and chest wall conditions.
Whether you have a recent injury or symptoms that have persisted for months, your care begins with a thorough evaluation and a conversation about your goals.
Persistent Symptoms
Still Hurting After a Chest Injury?
Persistent pain, clicking, or a feeling of movement around an injured rib deserves evaluation. We review your symptoms, injury history, and imaging to understand what may be contributing to your discomfort.
Surgical Innovation
Pioneering Minimally Invasive Chest Wall Surgery
Our team has pioneered minimally invasive approaches to chest wall surgery. We assess whether these techniques are appropriate for your condition and explain the proposed procedure, its potential benefits, risks, and recovery expectations.
The surgical approach is tailored to your anatomy, diagnosis, and overall health.
Conditions We Treat
Rib, Breastbone & Chest Wall Conditions
A fracture of the sternum, or breastbone, may cause pain at the front of the chest.
Abnormal movement of the lower rib cartilage can cause pain and a clicking or popping sensation.
Some rib fractures do not heal completely and may contribute to persistent pain.
Ongoing chest wall pain can involve bone, cartilage, muscles, or nerves.
Personalized Care
A Treatment Plan Built Around You
Your treatment plan considers your symptoms, diagnosis, previous care, and the activities you want to return to. We discuss nonsurgical and surgical options and help you understand the reasons behind each recommendation.
Your Path to Care
Three Steps to Getting Care
Evaluation
Review your symptoms, medical history, examination findings, and imaging.
Treatment planning
Discuss appropriate options and decide on the next steps.
Recovery
Receive follow-up care and guidance for returning to everyday activities.