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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Dr. Saisudha Kotla

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

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Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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Flying After Rib Fractures

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Dr.  Ahmed Aly Hassan MD

im having unexplained bone fractures and normal blood work results.. i have taken antihistamines and anti depressants for years.. could this cause bone density problems that cause rib fractures and ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Chobufo Ditah MD

My husband has multiple rib fractures from a fall two weeks ago. Today he has some rectal bleeding which he has never had before. Could this be a result of the fall and should he be concerned? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Chobufo Ditah ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.    Mukesh Chugh MD

I have 5 compression fractures in my spine and am facing open heart surgery. Should I be worried about the rib spreader breaking more vertebrae? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mukesh Chugh ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Albana Sejdini MD

i had a bad fall against a loading dock about four weeks ago I thought I broke a rib or to but four weeks later I have no pain around the rib cauge to touch but when I'm in bed on my left side in which I ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Albana Sejdini ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.    Muhammad Sareer Khalil MD

I have osteoporosis and have had compression fractures . The first ones seemed to heal and there was a brief painless period - then another injury- I fell. After an injury I don't keep getting MRIs ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil ( General & Family Physician)

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Dr. Het Ram Bishnoi MD

I pressed my rib cage hard against the edge of a pool, while reaching for an object. I heard 2 crunching sounds coming from my lower right rib cage. It is sore when pressed. Does it sound like... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Het Ram Bishnoi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani MD

changed health care providers. In the last two years, she has had 3 spontaneous rib fractures at 6th-8th rib level, posterior, two on one side and one on the other. She is now being told that her... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Shinas Hussain MD

I tripped and fell on my right wrist, right breast implant, and knee. I had CT scan to check for rib fractures or ruptures in implant that was all negative. But still hurts to breath, move around ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shinas Hussain ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Anuj Gupta MD

hi, I fractured my ankle in both tibia and fibula yesterday.The orthopedic dr reduced the fractures ... that decision, Is my risk of blood clots increased by flying? Is there anyway to lessen that risk? It ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Anuj Gupta ( Spine Surgeon)
Dr. Praveen Tayal MD

: bilateral rib lesions ( healing rib fractures ) So, are the ribs just fractured or do I need to be concerned ...Had breast cancer on the side of increased rib pain. Bone scan today - tests... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen Tayal ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)