Treatment of internal chest impingement injuries is determined by the specific condition that resulted from the impact, such as muscular contusion of the chest wall, fracture, and effusion. Specific treatments are as follows:
1. When chest wall muscle contusion caused by impact, chest ribs, and nerve injuries present with chest pain, symptomatic treatments such as pain relief are generally indicated, as well as adequate rest.
2. Rib fractures due to impact should be immobilized with a chest strap and treated with pain relief. Minimize activity and rest to speed up recovery.
3. If there is pleural effusion and pneumoperitoneum as a result of the impact, thoracentesis and pleural aspiration can be performed.
Therefore, internal injuries caused by impact on the chest should be promptly examined and then selected according to the specific conditions of the treatment program. During the treatment period, we should pay attention to rest and reduce activities to speed up the recovery of internal injuries.