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I Was In A MVA Dec. 15, 2014, And Broke

I was in a MVA Dec. 15, 2014, and broke 5 ribs (#1-5) on left side with also breaking scapula on left side. Some ribs had 2-3 breaks on them, too. I also had other isdues too including bruised lung that collapsed on Christmas Day and a large hematoma which eventually required a wound vac to heal.

After 7 months, I still have 3 ununionized ribs (#3-5) and broken scapula. I am doing physical therapy 2-3 days a week, icing still, using pain meds, a tens unit, massages regularly and also seeing chiropractor. I have also tried trigger point injections and most recently a nerve block. Both with very limited success and pain reduction. I've been told nothing else to due but wait until Dec. 2015 and then possibly surgery. Any other suggestions? I have been told I probably am done healing already, but I am very discouraged by this notion.

Any ideas or suggestions welcomed! Thanks in advance.
Sun, 9 Aug 2015
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