Yes: The rib attaches at the spine and comes around your chest to attach to cartilage in the front of the chest. Pain can radiate along the entire rib.
Answered 2/15/2017
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Yes, mostly w/breath: Depending on where the fractured ribs are, will determine which areas affected. Also whether it's in the front, or back, or side. There's a lot of variables. However oftentimes fractured ribs feel little bit worse when you're inhaling and stretching the ribs apart. So, make sure that your physician is aware of your complaints, so they can help you manage the pain. The main organs that broken ribs affect is puncturing the lungs.
Answered 11/28/2017
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