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Will an mri show chostochondritis ?i think i tore somthing in the chest . have had it now for 8 weeks .

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Dr. James Johnson answered

Not likely: No. An MRI is generally not helpful. A Rx that works but is not often tried is to wear a rib belt to decrease pain by limiting chest expansion just enough to help the injury resolve quicker! Sometimes a direct injection at the most painful area with a steroid and a Caine will also hasten recovery.

Dr Alves and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/13/2014

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A member asked:

Will an mri show chostochondritis ?i think i tore somthing in the chest . have had it now for 8 weeks .

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Johnson answered

Dr Alves and another doctor agreed

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