Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My first rib injury is rare. denied a mri nearly two years ago that could have saved my nerve injury! i live in nl, canada. wondering who to see?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Neurologist evaluati: First rib injuries rare as it is well protected , if it happens will cause severe structural injuries most likely you have brachial plexus injury , has to be determined by MRI , nerve conduction studies etc, go to a major medical center , it is possible to repair peripheral nerve injuries with good success , thank you or telling we will be inheriting similar system, currently in us done same day.
Answered 6/10/2014
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
First rib injury two years ago and undiagnosed until this week. Brachial plexus injury and sympathetic nerve involvement in face. What treatment?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Already saw one ortho who ignored my rib issue and another who ordered MRI of the shoulder...Told me i needed to see a neurologist which i did...Sigh!
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is there a scan that can identify, muscle, tendon, or nerve damage closer to spine or ribs, or pinched nerve? I ve chronic backpain & MRI was normal?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Chronic pain for a year. It is my back just right and under my ribs. Deep and visceral. Lipase 98. Normal ct, mri. Pain always same, active or not.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Finally have appointment for a MRI after two years. Subluxation from first rib has crushed my brachial plexus. Is repair possible now? Much pain!
First rib still compressing brachial plexus after two years. Recovery intermittent. Finally MRI scheduled. Rib moved yesterday. What can be done?
Thanks so much for all the answers to my questions re first rib/ BP injury. Mri will be done on oct. 28 and hoping resolution after that! :)?
36 years old femsle, pain right side chest since 1 year. Mri report: disc at c3-c4 causing thecal sac and nerve root compression.
Have had a deep ache in upper back over two years same spot. Had spine MRI it was ok. Chest xray ok. If i had lung cancer would it have shown itself?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
