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I think i might've dislocated my rib a few weeks ago. and there was this sharp pain and then i heard a loud pop, and it stopped hurting shortly after. it looks like the bone moved along with a few other ones. and since yesterday i got this pain where my s

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Dr. Joel Cooperman answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

See a doctor: you should see an osteopathic physician who does spinal manipulation. You may have damaged the rib cage or cartilage associated with the ribs.

Answered 11/8/2015

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A member asked:

I think i might've dislocated my rib a few weeks ago. and there was this sharp pain and then i heard a loud pop, and it stopped hurting shortly after. it looks like the bone moved along with a few other ones. and since yesterday i got this pain where my s

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joel Cooperman answered

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