A member asked:

I broke my ribs 4 weeks ago but the pain and discomfort are worsening - should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Probably not: Rib Fxs are notorious for pain lasting 6 to 12 weeks. I would get a CXR to r/o delayed PTX or hemothorax. As time passes the patient becomes more active and has more pain. If the pain is debilitating, one can go to a pain clinic and get a lidocaine patch.

Answered 8/29/2015

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