Is pain below the shoulder blade after an injury a symptom of rib cage fracture?
Patient: I fell off of a bicycle sunday and landed on my left side. it is very painful if using it. in any way. Seems that a muscle or something on the back below the shoulder blade is where the most pain is from ?? Is there anything there or could I have cracked a rib ?? VERY paiful yo caugh or breath deep ?? Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.  It can be a rib fracture, most probably some minor contusion. Get an X-ray chest to look for any rib fracture. As of now, take analgesics like Paracetamol for pain relief.  Wishing you good health.  Thanks.