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My sternum injury (1st rib dislocation) of aug 25/ 2011 was discovered by my chiropractor on mar 20/2013. manipulated but rib don't say in place! :(?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

1st rib dislocation: Get a ct scan to confirm this. Sometimes conservative treatment is used, sometimes fixation/orif with thoracic surgeon backup.

Answered 4/7/2013

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A member asked:

My sternum injury (1st rib dislocation) of aug 25/ 2011 was discovered by my chiropractor on mar 20/2013. manipulated but rib don't say in place! :(?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Michalski answered

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