ACJ Dislocation, rib frac

2017-06-11 12:14:21
Was involved in a road traffic accident on 9th June 3:30pm, pain in right shoulder on movement and in right chest area during breathing. Was given emergency splinting at hospital. Abnormal looking collar bone. X-ray attached. Please suggest treatment. Is operation required
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Unable to see the x-ray clearly but definitely there's rib fracture and collar bone to me seems fine. Ice the painful area if swelling persists While breathing do slow pursed lip breathing to avoid chest pain also guard the painful area with hands or pillow while coughing, sneezing or laughing Orthopaedic advice is important Analgesics prescription by orthopedic would help with pain and swelling For shoulder Physiotherapy would help and you can consult me for the same From what I could see on the x ray surgery seems less likely but orthopaedic doctors advice is highly recommended

Answered2017-06-11 15:08:33

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