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How can you tell the difference between a broken rib and a pulled rib muscle? what should i do for either one?
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They may resemble: The pain may be very similar. Examination, and x-rays may clarify. Depends on any complications of trauma, lung injury.
Answered 8/9/2013
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Difficult: Early on, the symptoms of rib fracture and pulled muscle may be very similar. With a broken rib, there should also be tenderness over the fracture site. Pulled muscles with resolve with time and simple treatment. If they symptoms do not decrease after several days, a cxr would be appropriate.
Answered 1/25/2016
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