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Cracked a rib when i fell snowboarding in feb. pain stopped after 2 months played tennis on 3rd month, its been sore ever since. ultra-sound showed nothing there is slight swelling with constant pain what do i need to do to fix it? thank you?

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Dr. Cyma Khalily answered

TAKES TIME: Even if ribs heal there is pain that is left. You probable pulled on it when you played tennis. So basically time helps with the healing .

Answered 11/2/2020

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A member asked:

Cracked a rib when i fell snowboarding in feb. pain stopped after 2 months played tennis on 3rd month, its been sore ever since. ultra-sound showed nothing there is slight swelling with constant pain what do i need to do to fix it? thank you?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cyma Khalily answered

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