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My husband just broke his left 9,10,11,and12 ribs and broke the "spurs" on 2of his vertebre, released in less than 12 hours... is this normal?
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Not normal: Thiis suggestive for osteoporosis and increased risk of fracture. You don't mention his age and what his other diagnoses and medications are. You need to discuss this with your physician.If indicated he needs to be tested for osteoporosis and treated accordingly
Answered 1/16/2021
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