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Is an orthopedic consult necessary for post-cpr fractured sternum and/or clavicles?
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No: Youvshould follow up with your pmd if you have any difficulty with breathing or quality of pain worsens.
Answered 5/9/2014
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Yes: U certainly should get checked out for the fractures. Likely U won't need surgery but only an eval by the doc can determine that
Answered 6/18/2014
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