A 41-year-old member asked:
I have a reoccurring third rib fracture. it is centered at the left costotransverse joint. this injury has remained unhealed for several years. help?
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Dr. Pankaj Kulshresthaanswered
Thoracic Surgery 41 years experience
Rib fracture: Third rib fracture at costo-transverse joint needs no treatment if it is asymptomatic. Most rib fractures do not need to be fixed.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
46 years experience
You can fix it: If it bothers you it can be fixed. It is possible to fix it with surgery and plating. There are few devices available.
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Last updated May 7, 2014
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