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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Hip Joint With Broken Ribs Due To Fall
Hello My name is Fran Green.My husband fell off the top of our camper 9 weeks ago .He spent three days in Hosp.They said he had 4 broken ribs collapsed L. lung and a hairline crack in his lower spine. His back is still bothering him real bad but he says the pain is coming from his right side near his hip joint.
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
kindly meet a physical therapist and get assessed. a graded gradual exercise plan will be of help. ribs needs attention which coughing and deep breathing. back Needs slow strengthening program. meantime you can see a physical therapist for an exercise prescription.
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