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Every time I have a test on my ribs the only information I get is they are still broken - no details. So I called my Drs office and assertively asked for more info. My Dr called me back herself - she went through my tests with a radiologist. All three ribs are broken all the way through, are displaced , and the xrays I had last week at 8 weeks post fracture showed no healing at all.
The radiologist said it could take several months to heal. My Dr was just going to leave it at that. But I basically demanded nicely that I want follow up. So the plan is to re xray in a month and if there is still no signs of healing she would find out if an orthopedic or thoracic surgeon referral would be more appropriate and go from there.
The radiologist said it could take several months to heal. My Dr was just going to leave it at that. But I basically demanded nicely that I want follow up. So the plan is to re xray in a month and if there is still no signs of healing she would find out if an orthopedic or thoracic surgeon referral would be more appropriate and go from there.
I'm glad the doctor called you back and talked to you, however it concerns me they have no real plan until a month from now - just wait, isn't really a "plan".
You may want to consider pursuing an orthopedic yourself or just asking the dr office for the referral now anyway.
Sometimes a 2nd opinion is a good idea.