
Walking Down The Stairs Miss The Last Step, And Hit

Question: walking down the stairs miss the last step, and hit the rail under my right arm hit the 4 rib, the pain when away 3 weeks later. It happen 7 years age. Last year I had Mri - was told my rib was the deform, its getting very painful having problems sleeping. age 74
Brief Answer:
There is no surgical treatment available for this.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
You might had rib fracture at that time which was healed wrongly and now gives you symptoms.
There is no way, surgically, we can correct it.
You have to take symptomatic treatment in the form of oral medicines, local painkiller creams, lotion, and physiotherapy modalities like ultrasound, warm water pad and ice packs application.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks
There is no surgical treatment available for this.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
You might had rib fracture at that time which was healed wrongly and now gives you symptoms.
There is no way, surgically, we can correct it.
You have to take symptomatic treatment in the form of oral medicines, local painkiller creams, lotion, and physiotherapy modalities like ultrasound, warm water pad and ice packs application.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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