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Segmental rib fractures

2018-04-09 16:07:51
After an auto accident my doctor ordered a ct scan of my chest which showed I have rib fractures in the 6th through 10th ribs with ribs 7 thru 9 being segmental fractures. what should. She didn’t seem to concerned so neither was I til I Googled segmental rib fractures and found I have loose pieces of rib wobbling about in there. I’m 75 years old, female, breast cancer 12 years or so ago, good health aside from that. So should I be doing something about this or will those pieces get hooked up?
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Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily. Avoid bending in front.

Answered2018-04-10 04:10:40

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Rib fractures heal up by themselves, even if they don't not much is done to correct them. What you should do is : 1. Hot water compression. 2. You can wear a rib binder. 3. Medications like Enzomac, Identical and Tendocare will help. 4. Perform chest breathing exercises. Pain will get resolved by 4-6 weeks.
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Share xrays .

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Send photo of X-ray film thru practo

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