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What Does Severe Pain Near The Ribs Indicate Despite No Broken Ribs?
Question: I fell 3 was ago went to urgent care they said I had no broken ribs but the pAin is much worse
Brief Answer:
Could be sost tissue injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
With fall there can be injury to soft tissues also and not only fracture ribs. Moreover some parts of the ribs are not visible on x rays , so it more of clinical judgement.
To all my patients whether fracture or soft tissue injury, I give pain killers , sometimes muscle relaxants and suggest deep breathing exercises. The exercises are must even they may initially cause increase in pain.
Hope for all the best. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Could be sost tissue injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
With fall there can be injury to soft tissues also and not only fracture ribs. Moreover some parts of the ribs are not visible on x rays , so it more of clinical judgement.
To all my patients whether fracture or soft tissue injury, I give pain killers , sometimes muscle relaxants and suggest deep breathing exercises. The exercises are must even they may initially cause increase in pain.
Hope for all the best. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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