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Will 2 different x-rays 4 weeks apart show any difference of broken rib healing or will it look the same?
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By 4 weeks: reaction of the bone (healing) will be noted.....and if a fracture is "missed" by x rays taken right after the injury the fracture will now be "visible" Hope this is helpful Dr Z
Answered 5/16/2018
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There will: be a difference. The healing response will typically cause significant x-ray changes days to weeks after the acute fracture.
Answered 5/7/2018
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