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Hello docs, my mother(age 54)fell on the flour and we made scanning and the reports says that the left rib 7 greenstick fracture; xray n;3..what to do?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Rib belt: This needs no treatment. The care is 2 b comfortable. Tight velcro rib belts r otc and help with the pain. Activity modification until feels good. They heal rapidly.

Answered 6/5/2013

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A member asked:

Hello docs, my mother(age 54)fell on the flour and we made scanning and the reports says that the left rib 7 greenstick fracture; xray n;3..what to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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