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How do i know if it is a rib fracture or bruise?
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Xrays: For an isolated fracture the only way to be sure is to get x-rays and maybe a cat scan. If you have multiple fractures this can cause a segment of your chest to be loose. This can be seen w/o x-rays.
Answered 1/12/2015
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X-ray: Sometimes one can feel the rib moving or flail. Mostly a diagnosis of imaging. Both bruise and rib fracture are hurtful!
Answered 7/4/2013
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