Orthopedic Expert Says Daniel Greenberg’s Back Injury May Be a Rib Bruise or Fracture

Daniel Greenberg, who is dancing with Alon Davidovsky on “Dancing with the Stars,” posted a video two days ago showing a strange bulge on her back and asked followers what it could be. She said it hurts at night when lying down, is less noticeable when standing, and became much worse after the previous day.

The next day, Greenberg went to see a doctor. Joking about the injury, she said her dance partner was to blame because of the lifts and rolls in rehearsals. She later updated followers that she had taken a blow to the ribs during practice and that “something moved,” adding that she was still being examined.

Mako consulted Dr. Elad Marom, an orthopedic specialist and coordinator of orthopedics for Clalit’s Dan-Petah Tikva district. After watching the video and hearing the description, he said the injury appears to be a rib contusion and possibly a fracture, but emphasized that a diagnosis cannot be made from a video alone and requires a full medical exam.

Marom said rib fractures usually result from direct chest trauma such as a fall or hard impact. The pain typically worsens with deep breathing, coughing, laughing, or movement of the chest. He warned that urgent medical attention is needed if there is breathing difficulty, major worsening of pain, an open wound, or suspicion of multiple fractured ribs, and noted that imaging such as a chest X-ray may be required.

Despite the alarming appearance, Marom said most rib fractures heal well over time without special treatment. The main care is pain control, relative rest, and avoiding strenuous activity until recovery. Greenberg has already been told to rest and reduce sports activity, and it is still unclear whether the injury will affect her participation in the show.