Hi,I am Dr. Gopal Goel (Orthopaedic Surgeon). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
11 days ago my son kneed me in the chest while we were playing. I feel to the ground in the worst pain of my life, went to the ER, and got dx with mild rib injury. Every since I have been in severe pain only help with vicodin or vodka. 3 times I have coughed in the last week and each time I hear a huge pop and nearly pass out in pain. I feel like my 9th rib is seperated from the cartlige and I am not getting better. Any advise?