First-Line Treatment of Costochondritis: Structured Evidence-Based Protocol

Costochondritis is an inflammation of the costochondral junctions that presents as anterior chest wall pain. This protocol covers the structured first-line management approach for this condition.

Treatment Approach

Initial management of costochondritis relies on conservative measures. In cases where conservative therapy is insufficient, physical therapy or targeted interventions directed at the affected costochondral joints may be considered — though these are rarely required.

The complete clinical criteria, treatment sequence, and procedural guidance are available in the full protocol below.