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Rib fracture
An injury that occurs when one of the bones in the rib cage cracks.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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What are the signs of a rib fracture?
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Is non Union common with rib fractures?
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Do rib fractures heal by themselves or not?
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Is the normal rib fractures recovery time 9 months?
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Is it common for rib fractures to develop malunions?
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Are rib fractures from severe coughing really a rare event?
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What can I eat to help with three rib fractures? Do I need to eat more than usual?
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Is it bad for rib fractures to form calluses?
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Can I prevent rib fractures from becoming malunions?
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What should I do if I have a rib fracture?
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What are the investigation should i do to know if there is ribs fracture
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A 32-year old asked:
How do you treat multiple rib fractures?
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A 21-year old male asked:
How long will 3 posterior rib fractures hurt?
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What are the tests for multiple rib fractures?
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A 21-year old male asked:
Can I do cardio exercise while my rib fractures heal?
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A 22-year old male asked:
What effect does cushings disease have on rib fractures?
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A 21-year old male asked:
How long will it take 3 posterior rib fractures to heal?
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A 39-year old asked:
What is the recovery time for both collar , rib fractures?
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A 32-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Multiple rib fractures?
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A 21-year old male asked:
3 posterior rib fractures don't seem to be hurting less after 4 weeks. What should I do?
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A 49-year old female asked:
What should I be taking to minimise risk of osteoporosis -- had numerus rib fractures over recent years -some spontanious?
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A 21-year old male asked:
Can posterior rib fractures cause snapping scapula?
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A 45-year old asked:
What are the symptoms of a rib fracture besides pain?
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A 37-year old asked:
What are the complications of an untreated rib fracture?
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A 53-year old male asked:
Have 2 ribs fractured as result of a cough.Is vitamine d and calcium supp a good option for healing?
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A 45-year old asked:
What are the risks of a rib fracture puncturing your kidney?
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A 21-year old male asked:
How much should I rest with three posterior rib fractures?
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Should I worry about grinding under my shoulder after 3 posterior rib fractures?
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A 19-year old female asked about a 19-year old female:
I have a rib fractured can it cause rib , side abdomen & abdomen swelling ? Maybe even back pain
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How much does a rib fracture hurt?
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