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X-ray showed healing posterior fractures of 2nd 3rd and 4th ribs. there is painful grinding when i shrug my shoulders. is this common?
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Yes: Yes, until there is complete healing at the fracture site, there may still be motion at the fracture leading to the grinding. I would just make sure your doctor is aware in case there is some other injury you have sustained in addition to your rib fractures.
Answered 3/30/2015
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