apollo
Online Doctor Consultation & Medicines
  • Login
HomeHealth QueryOrthopaedicsMy uncle who's 52 and works in the fire brigade ha...
  • male
  • 52 Years
  • 3 days ago

Question

My uncle who's 52 and works in the fire brigade had a tree branch fall on him three days ago, breaking two of his lower ribs. He doesn't have any other medical conditions. What's the best way for him to heal without needing surgery?

Doctor 1

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr. Dr Kamran Mohammed

Dr Kamran Mohammed

General Practitioner

  • MBBS
  • FIDM
  • 5+ Yrs
Consult Now

For a 52-year-old with fractured ribs, conservative treatment is generally recommended. This involves rest, pain management, and gentle breathing exercises to promote healing without surgery. A doctor can confirm the fracture and assess the need for imaging and pain relief.

Dr. Kamran Suggests...

Consult a Orthopaedician

Find a Orthopaedician

Answered 3 days ago

0

0

More Orthopaedics Health Queries

View all

Question

I've had knee pain for about a year now and just got my MRI results. It shows a Grade 2 signal in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus, minimal joint effusion, and a Baker's cyst measuring 1.8x1.5x2.9 cm. Is surgery necessary or can proper exercises help heal this?

Question

Is it possible to get both knees replaced in one surgery or do I have to wait between procedures How long would the gap need to be if they can't be done together

Question

What's the best way to treat this condition and how long does recovery usually take Is surgery the only option or can it be delayed for a while

Health Articles for you

View all
Understanding Spinal Cord Injury Healing, Current Treatment Strategies and Advancements.

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Understanding Spinal Cord Injury Healing, Current Treatment Strategies and Advancements.

Learn more about spinal cord injury (SCI), its causes, and the complexities of spinal cord injury healing. Understand the possibility of healing SCI and the latest advancements in medical research.

How To Reduce Muscle Pain After Workout?

Pain Management

How To Reduce Muscle Pain After Workout?

Ease post-workout muscle pain with these simple recovery tips! Learn how to reduce soreness with stretching, hydration, proper nutrition, and effective recovery techniques.

Osteoid Osteoma Treatment Options

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Osteoid Osteoma Treatment Options

Understating what is Osteoid osteoma and learning about its characteristics, symptoms, treatment options and management strategies.

How To Reduce Back Pain?

Lower Back Pain

How To Reduce Back Pain?

Discover practical tips to reduce back pain naturally. Learn about common causes, symptoms, and lifestyle changes that help relieve and prevent back discomfort.

How To Reduce Muscle Pain After Workout?

Chest Pain During Exercise

How To Reduce Muscle Pain After Workout?

Learn how to reduce muscle pain after a workout with effective recovery tips, stretching, hydration, and remedies to ease soreness and speed up healing.

Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.