This review seeks to draw attention to the existence of the 'slipping rib syndrome' as a not uncommon clinical entity. It is characterized by trunk pain in a radicular distribution, often related to certain movements or activity, but not associated with other visceral symptoms. The diagnosis is a clinical one, with surgical excision of the affected rib and costal cartilage a successful simple treatment for relieving those patients of a severe and persistent pain syndrome.

The relative importance of the various dental and medical conditions has been identified. Further studies are required to explore the importance of ICON in perceived medical health and importance of the various conditions on oral and general health over different age groups.

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