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I had my ribs broken via mva 5 years ago and now when i go from lying to sitting, painfully protrudes. why?
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Poor healing: Broken ribs heal like any other broken bone, except they are subject to continuous motion with breathing. This can lead to poor healing or malunion which allows the rib to protrude on straining. If this is significant, surgical repair may be needed.
Answered 1/1/2013
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