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I'm a lpn .. was injured by pt in aug. 11. punch to sternum resulted in costochondral sep. of 2nd rib. misdiagnosed..now chronic. what treatment now
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Difficult: Non-union of costochondral separation is a difficult problem. Has enough time passed (weeks) to allow spontaneous union? Was rib belt stabilization attempted? If problem has become chronic (over three months) and remains symptomatic, then prolotherapy can be investigated. Be aware that many doctors are ignorant as to what prolo is & yet, mysteriously, have uninformed & strong negative opinions.
Answered 9/29/2016
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