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What Does It Mean To Have Dislocated A Rib Head Cap?

What does it mean to have dislocated a rib head cap? My friend cracked my back for me by pickings me up from behind, and it felt funny. It felt like a burning sensation. Then my back hurt for nearly a month before I went and saw the chiropractor. She told me it was a dislocated rib head cap. The very last rib of my right rib cage. How can I keep it from re-dislocating?
Mon, 29 Jul 2013
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Unlike other portions bones in the body, rib bones cannot be put into plaster of paris bandage and slings and therefore you need to take extreme care throughour for 3 months atleast for the body to take care of itself. The human body is capable to repair itself if proper rest and care is given. Dislocated rib should be identified using xray technique and relocated (put it in its place) by a qualified bone specialist. Dislocation is visible through only xray technique and if dislocated it should be relocated. Take proper care to allow itself to heal. Good luck.
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What Does It Mean To Have Dislocated A Rib Head Cap?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns Unlike other portions bones in the body, rib bones cannot be put into plaster of paris bandage and slings and therefore you need to take extreme care throughour for 3 months atleast for the body to take care of itself. The human body is capable to repair itself if proper rest and care is given. Dislocated rib should be identified using xray technique and relocated (put it in its place) by a qualified bone specialist. Dislocation is visible through only xray technique and if dislocated it should be relocated. Take proper care to allow itself to heal. Good luck.