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Need advice on what is the the difference between broken ribs , cracked ribs and a pulled muscle next to ur ribs ?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Location: Fractured and cracked = the same & u would b tender on the bone of the rib. If intercostal muscles the pain will b between the boney rib.

Dr Hardin and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/5/2018

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