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Broken Ribs. Should Consult A Orthopedic Doctor?
I broke ribs 6 and 7 approx 6 weeks and 3 days ago but I am still hurt and doctor said two weeks ago that I can see where there broken and starting to heal. Doctor had me on light duty lifting no more than ten pounds now two later says I can go back to work full duty. Should consult a orthopedic doctor?
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
Hi
broken ribs usually heals on giving rest by strapping If it hurts do consult orthopaedic doctor
Dr Lal
Psychiatrist
broken ribs usually heals on giving rest by strapping If it hurts do consult orthopaedic doctor
Dr Lal
Psychiatrist
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if the ribs are broken and if we dont treat immediately tjhe ribs bone heals automatically after 6 week
now the bones are being joined either correct or incorrect way
so the physiotherapy can help you
but still need to consult doctor for better guidence
now the bones are being joined either correct or incorrect way
so the physiotherapy can help you
but still need to consult doctor for better guidence
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