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Pain Behind Rib Cage After A Fall. Recently Undergone Hip Replacement Surgery. What Does This Indicate?

After a fall backwards,shortly after returning from having a replacement left hip and embridement,I noticed a pain on left front and back of particularly left rib cage and now a fortnight later am needing to lie back on a hot water bottle to ease the pain of back left rib age a lot every day. It's tender to the touch but with no breathing difficulties,but my weight is down and hampering my mobility in recovery. Am having an epidural soon which was already planned before my operations.
Fri, 29 Nov 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello

Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied your case with diligence.

Rib contusion is visible on X ray ..
If there is lung injury then there will be increasing pain with every breath.
I will advise to consult to orthopaedic surgeon.

Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain along with it use rib support belt.
You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.
You may need to take rest for early healing.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.

Take care

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Pain Behind Rib Cage After A Fall. Recently Undergone Hip Replacement Surgery. What Does This Indicate?

Hello Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. Rib contusion is visible on X ray .. If there is lung injury then there will be increasing pain with every breath. I will advise to consult to orthopaedic surgeon. Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain along with it use rib support belt. You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. You may need to take rest for early healing. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care