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Fracture On The Rib. Pain In The Sternum To The Collar Bone. What Is Wrong?
I have had severl accidents like one a month since december to my chest. I have been diagnosed with a fracture to my 2nd rib on the right side of my chest. I am having a lot of pain in from my sternum to the upper right side of my collar bone. My collar bone on the right side now veers off at a different angle then the left side of my collar bone. Whas wrong with me??
Mon, 17 Jun 2013
Hello,
Your fractured 2nd rib on the right side needs rest for a while. The veering off of the right collar bone with movement needs assessment by an orthopedic surgeon followed by X ray if necessary. It is quite possible that the ligaments could have been injured. You may need to take pain relievers for some time.
Most rib fractures heal by themselves.
Hope this helps.
Your fractured 2nd rib on the right side needs rest for a while. The veering off of the right collar bone with movement needs assessment by an orthopedic surgeon followed by X ray if necessary. It is quite possible that the ligaments could have been injured. You may need to take pain relievers for some time.
Most rib fractures heal by themselves.
Hope this helps.
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