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Prior to x-rays how does a doctor suspect/examine that you may have a broken rib?
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Broken rib: Doctors can feel the movement of broken rib. Usually the site will be painful. However, not all broken ribs can be dignosed without x ray or ct scan.
Answered 3/13/2015
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Several: History, trauma, examination by palpation listening can make one pretty sure. X-rays confirm.
Answered 8/20/2013
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