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Bruised Chest and Ribs

Published on Fri Jul 05, 2024

Question: A new patient presents to the orthopedist after falling from a hotel balcony. The patient complains of pain in their right pectoral and rib area. During the examination, the orthopedist notes that the area is tender to the touch and slightly swollen. The patient rates the pain as 6 on a scale of 10. The orthopedist orders a four-view X-ray [...]
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