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A member asked:
Son squeezed my ribcage too tight i heard/felt a pop. now tenderness/bruised w/ breathing/movement this has happened before is it really worth an xray?
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No: It is likely a contusion or strain. A fracture is less likely and is unlikely to show up on XR. Avoid this kind of trauma in the future. See your doctor if you get worse. All the best.
Answered 6/21/2015
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