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I have either a bruised or fractured rib after falling off my bike i have an icd fitted that seems ok i am going on a walking holiday do i need x-ra?

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Dr. Jonathan Kirschner answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Get Checked out: There isn't much to do for a bruised or fractured rib other than pain control (tylenol, ice, etc) and continuing to take deep breaths to keep your lungs expanded, but you should make sure the icd is working and the leads or generator haven't fractured.

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Answered 5/4/2015

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