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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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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