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Taking Painkillers For Damage To Ribs, Hip, And Elbow After Fall. Advice?

My father has fallen off a ladder, he s damaged his ribs, his hip and elbo. although he s on pain killers, I m not sure what but they are strong he has just had a spasm and couldnt move off the sofa. It took my mother and sister an hour to get him into bed. Is there any advice you can give me? As you can probably tell I m not with them and feel very helpless!
Mon, 2 Dec 2013
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I think if heis on conservative management then only pain killers and muscle relaxants can help
You may try physiotherapy for awhile
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Taking Painkillers For Damage To Ribs, Hip, And Elbow After Fall. Advice?

I think if heis on conservative management then only pain killers and muscle relaxants can help You may try physiotherapy for awhile