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What should i do about grinding and crepitus between my shoulder blades? i have three posterior rib fractures. is this causing the grinding?
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Scap[ulo thoracic pa: It is not uncommon the ribs paly a role yet scapulothoracic pain can occur from strain overuse injury etc. PT - stretch deep massage Nsaids and injection may improve
Answered 5/7/2015
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