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What Is Causing Intense Pain Between Ribs While Moving?

My husband was in a motorcycle accident yesterday, was examined in a trauma center including MRI and CAT and sent home with no life threatening conditions or injuries. He has bruising in the muscle between his ribs and I think his collar bone is broken. He s better but still has bouts of sever chills when he has to move - when the pain gets most intense. Is this normal?
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied your case with diligence.

Yes chest injury pain may remain for longer duration.
If required you may need to repeat x ray chest.
clavicle fracture will take 3 weeks to heal.

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. If you find this answer helpful do not forget to give rating at end of discussion.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
Regards
Dr Vaibhav
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What Is Causing Intense Pain Between Ribs While Moving?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. Yes chest injury pain may remain for longer duration. If required you may need to repeat x ray chest. clavicle fracture will take 3 weeks to heal. 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. If you find this answer helpful do not forget to give rating at end of discussion. Wishing you good health. Take care Regards Dr Vaibhav