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Segmental rib fractures
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.
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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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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
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43 yrs exp
Chandigarh
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