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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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Non-healing 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. Vivek Chail MD

Does METH slow down the healing of bone injuries. This is a ? that I want to know. THANK YOU very much ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vivek Chail ( Radiologist)
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.    Mukesh Chugh MD

I have a stress fracture of the second metatarsal in my right foot. It's healing ok but what kind of exercises will help prevent this in the future? I have been wearing a boot for 6 weeks. How can I ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mukesh Chugh ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Indu Kumar MD

ok originally I had an intertrochantronic hip fractures in the femoral area of the neck. it was non ... little sun exposure. I have no diseases or health issues that would affect non union or delayed... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Indu Kumar ( Radiologist)

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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 -... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen Tayal ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Mohan Thadi MD

Hi. A year ago me and my partner found out our 6 month old daughter had multiple healing posterior rib fractures to her 6th,7th,8th,9th, all to her left side and both10th ribs. Also a fracture to her ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mohan Thadi ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr.  Praveen Tayal MD

Hi my 62yo brother in law is ill. He started with bronchitis 10 months ago followed by ?rib fractures. Then started with vertebrae compression fractures. Visited osteoporosis Clinic. Discovered severe ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen Tayal ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Jeevan Mp MD

I have been diagnosed with three known closed fractures of ribs #5,6 and 7, last CT Scan showed no healing or new growth of bone tissue after 4 months, I suspect that another rib has fractured since... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Jeevan Mp ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
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)