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My 10 and 11 rib are fractured. Please help me with treatments. As currently I am taking only bed rest and pain killers..

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Hi there I would advise you to go to an orthopedic doctor as soon as possible and he will advice you an x ray to see if your fractured rib is with hairline fracture or fractured segment moved. And it ...  Read More

I am 65 years old woman with osteoporiosis.. My first XRay of chest showed fracture of left 8th rib is seen.. After 5 months I repeated the xRay.. Second XRay says Old fracture with partial union is seen in lateral end of 7th and 8th ribs.. Since last one month my ribs pain also.. Especially left side.. What does it mean? Is my fracture healing o

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you just need deep breathing exercises , get investigation for serum calcium and vit d level .consult for further management. ...  Read More

My lower rib fracture in bike accident my doctor says only take rest and gives pain killer Any suggestions for fast recovery Any belts or patch for rib fracture Thank you sir

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- Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding. - Keep no pillow under the head. - Avoid painful acts & activities. - Fomentation with warm water. -Let the part not be exposed cold. -Do deep breathing ex ...  Read More

I am 65 years old woman with osteoporiosis.. My first XRay showed fracture of left 8th rib is seen.. After 5 months I repeated the xRay.. Second XRay says Old fracture with partial union is seen in lateral end of 7th and 8th ribs.. What does it mean? Is my fracture healing or getting worst? Is there any treatment for rib fractures?

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don't worry about x ray finding , what is your clinical complain at present ?? , can consult for further management and any queries. ...  Read More

Hello doctor. My father met with accident. He fell down from bike. He got fracture in his right side ribs . He's getting severe pain even if taking medicine. How to do better treatment.

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Go to doctor Or take my online paid consultation ...  Read More

Is there a remedy for rib fracture in Ayurveda . If so kindly help me out with some references .....

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Yes. Kindly refer Sushrutha samhita bhagna chikitsa. ...  Read More

Diagnosed with rib fracture ...what is the procedure to get rid of it.....need second opinion as we r not sure are they taking correct follow up

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Rib belt Rest for 2 week Deep breathing exercise Medicine Regular follow up ...  Read More

My mother has 3 fractured ribs. She is having pain while moving around. The doctor has advised heating pad. Should heating pad be applied or ice pack is a better option?

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Slow breathing exercises and steam inhalation are required. Ribs heal without any difficulty. Ice packs or hot compression is dependent on skin sensitivity. If suitable Ice is best in the intial 1 we ...  Read More

Suffered rib fracture last week I got. Taking prescribed Pain killers. Feeling throbbing in that area from yesterday

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate the patient in detail. Control Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic ...  Read More

Hello my son 4 months old has got fracture ribs and I was wondering by me rolling on him when I was asleep could of caused this I'm 13 stone and fit tall

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May be ...  Read More

I have attached normal and Scaphoid view xray of my Scaphoid fracture happened 2.5 month ago, please check and tell how much percentage it has healed and can i start bike riding now, has it recovered??

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Yes ...  Read More

My name is Vinay and Got a fractured while riding a bike... what will be a treatment and how much it will cost??

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Needs thorough neurovascular evaluation After selling of oedema, operation plating Cost varies ...  Read More

My mother had a right wrist fracture. The doctor performed a closed reduction procedure during emergency treatment. After 6 weeks (on 21st May), the cast was removed and replaced with a plastic splint. The doctor advised starting physiotherapy. However, she experiences pain during exercises, possibly due to stiffness, which might be normal in older

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Continue ice pack and physical therapy. No hot packs. No oil massage. The condition is called CRPS and requires aggressive physical therapy. ...  Read More

I met with an accident in the month April and suffered from talus fracture. I am currently recovering and in the phase where the doctor has asked me to get sport shoes for the next follow up to start with basic strength training. Can you suggest me on what type of shoes would be better for my feet . Talus fracture- Comminuted posterior talus fractu

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Use sketcher sport shoes with extra sole ...  Read More

Hi , I had displaced patella fracture at aug2023 and until March 2024 had stiffness and range of movement is less and informed doctor. They removed the K wire in knee and now again my leg is more stiff and not able to proceed bending knee and the flexibility is not there. What should I do to recover from this condition? How long will it take for me

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Share xray and range of motion ...  Read More

Met with an accident a few weeks ago and need physio as final treatment. Need a daily visit physiotherapist to take care of her

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Go to a nearby therapist ...  Read More

My 69 year old mother had Rib fracture in her right side 2nd, 3rd and 4th rib and has pain only on movement, while coughing.. No pain while no movement.. Doctor said it will heal on it's own.. But now my mother is saying she is feeling numbness on her right side and also a little on her left side.. Is this normal? Or should we do something about

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Normal.. it will heal in 3-4 week ...  Read More

I went through an accident on 5 nov 2022 and had surgery with tense nailing . But after 4 months the nail started bending and leg deformed. After i went through 2nd surgery with intramedullary interlocking titanium rod. Now i am sharing my latest xray please tell me about recovery, doctor has not done dynamisation . Can i walk with stick now? Pleas

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Need to check your leg and xray both . Need to see chronology of surgery . Then one can comment . Dr Sagar Savsani Bopal - Ahmedabad ...  Read More

I had an accident one week before and in x ray multiple fracture including rib fracture is noticed. I have severe pain in rib area which can be tolerated while sleeping. What to do? Kindly advice for rib fracture pain remedy pls. I m enclosing report.

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Rib fractures take 3-4 weeks to heal. However pain will go away in 2 weeks. You can do the following for pain control: Rib splinting Analgesics Avoid coughing , deep breathing , squatting , straining ...  Read More

I had a spiral fracture in my left ankle before 37 days. I had a cast on for 30 days, the cast is removed now but doc says it will take 2-3 months to recover fully. Im Putting a crepe bandage most n taking calcium, is it enough? Seeking advice on recovery n aftercare. Will i be able to walk after 2-3 months? The swelling n pain us going away gradua

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Yes ur doctor given proper advise after 6 wks u can start Physiotherapy ...  Read More

I m 66 and have rib fracture in my left side of chest 6th and 7th rib.. It is only partially healed not completely.. I need to do an Eco for my heart.. Can I go for it? Will it be safe since they press the chest area? Please reply

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ECG is more important and urgent. Go ahead with ECG. Fracture status won’t change Pain is generally caused on ECG as no one presses over chest too much . ...  Read More

Hello sir, i want to know about complete recovery time of humerus bone fracture (mid shaft) after surgery. i am in 8th week. i can't take self weight of my hand. pl. suggest sime remidies and tell me about recivery time.thankyou

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Depends on the type of fracture and treatment like whether it was nailed or plated ...  Read More

Clavical bone fracture in right side What is right treatment plz right guide line me i was treatment mbbs ortho in dilshaad gardan he is put patti and tell me 3 months are recovery

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Need to see the Displacement of the Fracture and the clinical picture of the shoulder and clavicle region. ...  Read More

My father's hand is fractured and now he is undergoing treatment, can I give pulses and Dry Nuts to my father ?

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Yes you can. If he is diabetic or suffering from gout, he needs diet restrictions otherwise you can give him regular diet with calcium rich foods ...  Read More

Wrist hairline fracture, require how to excercise for recovery and flexibility. Fingers are swelled.

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I think you should see a physiotherapist. ...  Read More

What is the remaining healing time for a hairline fracture of ankle if I have plastered the fracture about a month ago? I am a pretty active person and am 45 years old and my BMI is 21.5

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Clinical union -4 weeks. Radiological union -6 weeks. ...  Read More

My father got rib bone fracture and right arm bone fracture by falling from stairs 10days before. He went to doctor, did xray and found 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th right rib bone fracture. the doctor did plaster on his arm and bandage on chest and suggest to repeat bandage every 5days. Now he is facing breath difficulty sometime when pain sharpen and cough

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Rib belt and pain killer as per need. ...  Read More

My father got an unexpected accident And his back side 4 ribs are fractured. What is process to heal and regain the strength of bones. What is the best foods( only veg)??? For healing the bones

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Homeopathic medicinces helps in fracture recovery. ...  Read More

Yesterday at the time of 1 p.m. my father met an accident during this incident around 4 top right ribs were fractured.

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Does he have any breathing complaints? ...  Read More

Kindly help on the recovery progress (X Rays taken at Day 1 & Day 30 shared). Can I start bearing weight on the injured leg?

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Weight bearing will not be a problem here. You could’ve started bearing weight from day 1. The problem here will be knee Flexion ...  Read More

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