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I was on the trampoline doing flips and i landed wrong, causing my chin to hit my chest. now it hurts to laugh and stretch, is it bruised or broken?

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Dr. Clifton Schermerhorn answered

Difficult to say: Trampolines can be quite dangerous..This type of trauma is not uncommon with this activity. Best advice is to avoid further injury and see your family doc for a check -up asap..

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Anthony LaBarbera answered

See Below: With that mechanism of injury, most likely a chest contusion.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I was on the trampoline doing flips and i landed wrong, causing my chin to hit my chest. now it hurts to laugh and stretch, is it bruised or broken?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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Dr. Anthony LaBarbera answered

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