can a doctor fix a broken rib?
823199
nope - gotta fix itself over time - very sore i bet ! would give ya a hug but scared to hurt ya!!
958124
You should take him to have an x-ray. Treatment of clavicle fractures most commonly involves resting the affected extremity. There are several types of slings available; one commonly used is called a"figure-of-8" splint. This is a brace that wraps around the shoulders to keep them back--like a soldier standing at attention.\n\nIt is unusual for a clavicle fracture to require surgery, and most often an attempt at treatment in a sling is made. Surgery is required in some situations when either the skin is broken or if the fracture is severely displaced or shortened.
285277
orthopedic surgeon is the best choice.check from your local hospital or general physician first.wish good luck with your search
1098258
Yes, it's possible.  But chiropractors aren't the ONLY people who can treat you without meds or surgery.  Go see an osteopath who practices OMT, (osteopathic manipulative therapy).  It's sometimes similar to what chiropractors try to do, but DO's have MUCH more education and training in the principles and practical applications of the information.  They are usually much more proficient in the applications.\n\nAfter all, DO's are doctors, whereas chiropractors are not.  No matter what a chiropractor calls themself, they are NOT a doc.\n\nOh, and I have a rib that is constantly "out".  I have a sacral dysfunction that causes me to overcompensate to one side.  That's why my rib goes out so much.  It's on the opposite side of my scaral issue.
428281
No your doctor can help.
951419
needs to see an orthopedist and they will probably give him a cortisone shot and then physical therapy if there isn't something that needs to be repaired surgically
1111518
Cracked ribs? Wow... I would go to the doctor. But if you can't afford it my advice would to get some rest and move as little as possible. I don't know if they will heal without the help of a doctor.
339415
You could go to the chiropractor, who could take an x-ray and then adjust the bones accordingly to fix your shoulder. I went to the chiropractor for my back, knee, neck problems and now they have significantly improved.
286902
Hoe about going to a doctor and a vet and ask if they can help u?
500784
A doctor should use an X-ray to look for a broken bone, because that is where you will get a clearer look of the bones and there will be no tissue and blood in the way, like in an ultrasound. \nChecking the size of a heart or liver should be done with an ultrasound because it will do the opposite of an X-ray and that is look mainly at soft-tissued organs. You might also need an ultrasound to look at an unborn baby, see if it is developing right, if it's a boy or a girl, if it's in a good position, or if something is wrong. I believe it's required nowadays for you to get an ultrasound just to make sure the baby is okay and is developing properly.\nNow, when checking for cavities in teeth, you get an X-ray (haven't you ever been to the dentist??) because that is the only instrument that will properly give a good view of the teeth.\nPeople also get ultrasounds when they have little built up stones in the kidneys and gullbladders. The sound waves then penetrate and break up the stones into smaller peices so they can be removed naturally.
266767
yes .... you can also break a rib by sneezing...there isn't much they can do for you besideds gie you pain killers and muscle relaxers to help with the pain but it is better to knwo than not just incase.
674336
It really depends on the extent of the injury. If you fractured your bone, you may need to be in a cast but if your bone was dislocated, you may need a chiropractor, a sports doctor and physical therapy.
149173
You should contact a doctor. Your ribs can hurt for a variety of reasons but from what your describing with the pain in breathing it sounds like it's your lungs. Don't freak out, with these cough and cold symptoms its probably not too big a deal.If you let it go though you might end up with pneumonia and if that sits to long you end up with pluracy, which hurts your ribs more then you would like to find out. So don't bug but see a doctor soon.
920171
Sounds as if you may have cracked a rib.  Yes it would probably be good to see a doctor.  Also consider the cops and a restraining order.  If a fight with your b/f means getting physically beaten, I'd say find a new b/f and tell this one to get lost.
881141
you either see a doctor to get it fixed or kick the proverbial bucket
27172
It depends on who you talk to because they both have different results in the long run.  Chiropractors treat the underlying structural problem and it may take a while to heal.  While a regular doctor will give you pills that will help you right away, and probably recommend surgery.  I personally like chiropractors for this type of injury.
158560
You might want to see a chiropractor.  After having my first son I was having a great deal of pain in my ribs and back and no one could figure it out. I got a new family doctor who can do re-alignments of joints and that really worked for me.