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How Can A Painful Rib Facture Be Treated?
Is a fractured rib the same thing as a broken rib? I was in a car accident , and my 8th and 9th rib is fractured. It really hurts. My doctor has me on light duty, but my job has no light duty work. I am worried abut how long I will have to be off of work. I am having to stay off for a couple weeks at least
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Mon, 9 Oct 2017
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A rib fracture only requires good analgesic cover along with rest. Nothing needs to be done further.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
A rib fracture only requires good analgesic cover along with rest. Nothing needs to be done further.
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Let me know if I can assist you further
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