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Blunt-force/twisting caused dent in left ribs/costal under chest, lower ribs to stick out slightly. doc says leave it for now. will it right itself?
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If: Follow ur doctors advice. Rib fractures usually heal by the self however risk of pneumothoroax is present.
Answered 10/4/2016
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