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I Fractured My Right Ankle A Week Ago And Slipped
Question: I fractured my right ankle a week ago and slipped and fell off my crutches and landed with my right arm under me today. Mr ribs near my spine on my right side now hurt when I move in certain ways. Could I have broken my ribs in back?
Brief Answer:
it is possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
broken ribs may cause pain when moving or breathing deeply. In most cases the pain is alarming enough to drive the patient to the doctor. The doctor may suspect a rib fracture by palpating the ribs and localizing the tender area. Localized tenderness, pain with breathing and other movements requires an X-ray to exclude or confirm a rib fracture.
The ribs are more prone to serious injury in patients with osteoporosis. In such patients a fracture may occur even with minor injury.
I hope I've answered your question. Please let me know if you need further assistance.
Kind Regards,
Dr Panagiotis Zografakis
it is possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
broken ribs may cause pain when moving or breathing deeply. In most cases the pain is alarming enough to drive the patient to the doctor. The doctor may suspect a rib fracture by palpating the ribs and localizing the tender area. Localized tenderness, pain with breathing and other movements requires an X-ray to exclude or confirm a rib fracture.
The ribs are more prone to serious injury in patients with osteoporosis. In such patients a fracture may occur even with minor injury.
I hope I've answered your question. Please let me know if you need further assistance.
Kind Regards,
Dr Panagiotis Zografakis
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