A little more than a week ago, I fell of off a treadmill and injured my knees as well as my sternum. Falling off of the treadmill was very painful... since i was running at a great speed. i called my doctor but she suspected that it was not broken since I felt no throbbing pain, but just a brief aching when doing certain positions. Its been a week and the pain is still there, its not bad, but i do feel it when i poke my sternum or move in certain positions....
I am getting nervous if its broken or just aching? is it normal for it to hurt a week after the incident?
Should i consult my doctor again or get an xray?
Also, what is the treatment for a broken/ injured sternum?
2007-11-29 15:57:14 · 2 answers · asked by RoWiNg4LiFe4628 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
You actually have to consult your doctor, because you cannot get an x-ray without an order from her. X-rays are like prescriptions... just like you can't walk into the pharmacy and ask for drugs, you can't walk in and ask for an x-ray without an order from a physician.
2007-11-30 11:49:52 · answer #1 · answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably fractured go get an X-ray.
Body cast...
2007-11-30 00:04:25 · answer #2 · answered by The Voice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋