Figure bruised rib

Rib contusion (rib contusion)

1. Collarbone -
   Clavicle
2. Right lung -
   Pulmodexter
3. Sternum -
   sternum
4. Costal cartilage -
   Cartilago costalis
5. Ribs -
   Costa
6. Costal arch -
   Arcus costalis
7. Redness, swelling,
   Bruising (Hematomas)
   Causes:
   A - falls
   B - Severe cough
   (for whooping cough,
   Pneumonia, bronchitis)
   Therapy:
   C - cooling (wet towels,
   Cold packs, ice spray)
   about 20-30 minutes
   D - Pain relieving ointments
   (also with with heparin),
   Medication (ibuprofen,
   Diclofenac)
   E - support bandage,
   Kinesio tape bandage
   (Ask doctor or physiotherapist)
   F - physiotherapy
   (Breathing exercises, manual therapy,
   Capsule expansion)
   G - heat (only 2-3 days after
   bruised ribs) - warm wraps,
   Heat pad
   H - Homeopathic
   Combination of active ingredients
   (Arnica, monkshood, marigold,
   Deadly nightshade)

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