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9th rib rt side broken and dislocated intercostal block put in not working. second block next week rib popping out of place been 4 months what to do?
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Should still resolve: How did you sustain the injury? What have you done so far? PT? abdominal exercises? Google the topic and if you don't understand go see a CT (chest) surgeon for opinion. Would wait 6-24 months before considering anything invasive.
Answered 1/16/2016
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