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Rib fracture
An injury that occurs when one of the bones in the rib cage cracks.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Toddler 3-5 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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How much does a rib fracture hurt?
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What should I do if I have a rib fracture?
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Can you still exercise with a rib fracture?
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How do I know if it is a rib fracture or bruise?
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Is it safe to still work out with a rib fracture?
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What are the symptoms of a rib fracture besides pain?
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What are the complications of an untreated rib fracture?
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Is it possible to cause a rib fracture possibly by accident?
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Could I have a rib fracture without being struck while surfing?
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What are some common secondary injuries that could occur from a rib fracture?
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What can a doctor do about a broken rib? I've not heard of a "cast" for rib fractures.
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Can you get a rib fracture or a problem with your ribs if someone squeezes you in a bear hug too hard?
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A 42-year old male asked:
I have been diagnosed with a rib fracture or bruise as it can be said...what diet do i take to enhance early back to work routine?
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A 27-year old asked:
Can you get multiple rib fractures from falling while skating?
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A 19-year old male asked:
Have a cough I cant shake off, extreme pain in ribs then developed limiting movement, pain has now improved but a hard lump is on my rib, fractured?
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A 35-year old asked:
Could rib fractures cause heart failure?
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How long will it take a rib fracture to heel?
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What precautions do I need to be worried about after a rib fracture?
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What is the definition or description of: Open repair of rib fracture?
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A 37-year old asked:
Do rib fractures heal by themselves or not?
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What are the tests for multiple rib fractures?
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Treatment options for multiple rib fractures? Thanks!
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What are the symptoms following multiple rib fractures?
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A 32-year old asked:
The thought of getting multiple rib fractures scares me. What are risk factors for it?
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A 39-year old asked:
Following a bike accident I suffered multiple rib fractures. the ribs have not healed right. What are my options?
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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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Could a rib fracture affect the heart?
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Can ovarian tumor cause a rib fracture?
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How do I know if I have a rib fracture after getting my back cracked?
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