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Dear dr, i am 71 yrs old & have 2 minimally displaced fractures of the anterior aspect of the right 7th and 8th ribs. i have been advised that the fractures will heal of their own accord. are there any activities i should avoid, e.g., bending over?
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Your pain threshold is your guide for activities. Of course avoid those where falls/collision are possible like bicycle or horse-riding. Your simple activities of daily life need only for you to pay attention to your bodies cues. There are simple devices that assist your picking things up that drop so use them if you need them.
Answered 7/21/2023
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