A broken rib or rib fracture is a common injury when one of the bones in the rib cage breaks or cracks. The most common cause is chest trauma from a motor accident, fall from a height or an impact during contact sports.
Most rib fractures can be treated conservatively with painkillers (analgesic medication). Your doctor may also prescribe breathing exercises to help you breathe more deeply because shallow breathing can put you at risk of developing pneumonia.
Surgery is recommended for patients with more than three displaced rib fractures and if the pain is not controlled with analgesia. Neumark surgeons perform an open reduction and internal fixation of the rib fractures with titanium plates. The fractured ribs are reduced, placed back in their normal position, and stabilised with titanium plates and screws. The titanium plates prevent the broken ribs from moving and allow for healing in the normal anatomical position.
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Neumark Lung and Chest Surgery Centre benefits from the expertise of a multidisciplinary team led by Dr Harish Mithiran, senior consulting thoracic surgeon at Gleneagles Hospital.
Neumark is a lung specialist centre with access to leading treatment modalities to achieve the best possible outcomes for lung disease and preventative patient screening. Our foremost priority is to treat your condition as effectively as possible. Schedule a private consultation today; complete the form below, call, +65 6908 2145; WhatsApp, +65 9726 2485; or email, info@neumarksurgery.com.
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Neumark Lung & Chest Surgery Centre
6 Napier Rd
#02-09 Gleneagles Medical Centre
Singapore 258499
Neumark Lung & Chest Surgery Centre benefits from the expertise of a multidisciplinary surgical team led by Dr Harish Mithiran, a senior consulting thoracic surgeon at Gleneagles Hospital.
With access to leading minimally-invasive treatment modalities for lung disease and chest conditions, our specialists in Singapore work to achieve the best possible outcomes for lung disease. Our foremost priority is to treat your condition as effectively as possible with world-class care.
6 Napier Road
#02-09 Gleneagles Medical Centre
Singapore 258499
Neumark Lung & Chest Surgery Centre Pte. Ltd. | UEN 202136971R
6 Napier Road
#02-09 Gleneagles Medical Centre
Singapore 258499
