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I have a feeling i might have fractured or broke my floating ribs. i have pain in my lower left side near my back bone but in my rib area.
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Concern: If this is a true concern, the definitive test is to get an XRAY or more definitive test would be a CT. Recommend close follow up with your primary care provider or an urgent care that dose X-Rays.
Answered 5/9/2015
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