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Can a sternum brace be effective for holding a first rib in place so the ligament can get a chance to heal?

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I do not believe so: I do not beleive sternum brace will be able to do that.

Answered 12/10/2013

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For the past week I have a sharp pain in the left side of my chest when i lay flat on the ground...I also have a lump in my armpit that my dr said was not a lymph node and could be a ligament...I have a 1 year old son who is very heavy that i carry around

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I have 2 lumps, both sides of my upper chest 2 in. Below the collar bones. No symptoms of cancer, tender to touch. Doc said it was ligament strain. ?

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