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Car accident 1.5 weeks ago, told ribs contusions. pain started to improve but suddenly much worse past few days. could it be cracked or broken now?
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Possible, but ...: Possible, but still worthwhile to give time and patience for the body to process its self-healing and remolding over the next 2-4 weeks as long as being okay in breathing, because further evaluation would not alter the direction and content of conservative care at this time. Of course, if unbearable, chest brace + pain medication under close watch may be needed.
Answered 8/23/2018
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