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I was told i have a loose legiment pushing my rib causeing it to protrude how would that get fixed?

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Dr. Ki-Hon Lin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Odd: That doesn't sound like a plausible diagnosis. The "protruding" rib may be simply the way you're built, and may not be causing any problems at all. I'd recommend getting another opinion from a board certified orthopedist or chest surgeon.

Dr Stauffer-munekata agreed

Answered 8/19/2014

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